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GoogleTracy Hinson, 38, of Newbern, pleaded nolo contendre, or no contest, to the charge on Aug. 26. She was placed on judicial diversion for two years. If she had successfully completed her diversionary period, she could have asked the court to expunge her record.
Hinson was accused of having a sexual relationship with a male student between the ages of 13 and 18 during January. Hinson was at least 10 years older than the boy, an age difference that elevates the charge to "aggravated" statutory rape.
Hinson ended her 15-year career as a Lake County High School science teacher and cheerleading coach when she resigned in May.
Mark Hayes, a Dyersburg attorney representing Hinson, filed a motion Oct. 3 asking that the plea be set aside. Circuit Court Judge Lee Moore granted the request on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Hayes argued the district attorney's office and Hinson negotiated a plea agreement that did not require Hinson to register with the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. That was true during their negotiations but, by the time the plea was entered in court, state law had changed. Effective July 1, anyone being sentenced to judicial diversion for aggravated statutory rape must register as a sexual offender for as long as the diversionary period lasts.
Hinson never would have pleaded to the charge if she'd known that registration would be required, Hayes wrote in his motion.
On Monday afternoon, District Attorney Phil Bivens explained that registration on the sexual offender registry would have prevented Hinson from traveling outside the state with her children, who play sports and sometimes participate in out-of-state competitions.
Bivens said Hinson is now applying for pretrial diversion, a form of diversion that will not require her to register as a sexual offender.
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I think the reason that inappropriate teacher-student relationships are becoming more and more common is because, even when they are reported to the school, they are ignored. If the teacher, or administration, can "buy off" a parent, it's swept under the rug.
Seems to me that someone has an awfully big broom in this case...sweeping under the rug is an understatement. I agree with DramaDad. There should be more done about this. The "who you know" is behind this one for sure. It makes me sick!
TractorsAndChickens,
I've had a problem with one of my daughter's teachers since February, 2008. The teacher has allowed my daughter to use her as an excuse in lies, and acknowledges such. They have, what I consider to be, an inappropriate, intimate relationship. Because my daughter is a star student in the teacher's class (and extra-curricular events), my wife won't allow me to remove her from the class. She shrugs it off as a "friendship". (We're separated, believe it or not, because she shrugged off a 20-year-old man that was sneaking into our house while we weren't at home to see my daughter as "just a friend") I've begged the school (the teacher, the guidance counselor and that POS Mahon) and the district to investigate this, but they won't. When two parents disagree about a teacher, "...it is left up to the student!" Can you believe that??? That is exactly what I was told by the Superintendent, Mr. Lloyd Ramer.
or not.
I think JustMe30 might be the teacher!!!!
Should I use names????
JustMe30,
I'm asking, is anything in my post untrue?? I'll post my Request To Speak At The Board Meeting if you'd like. The editor of The State Gazette has a copy of it. It identifies the teacher. Is that what you want?
If you are the teacher, I'd still like to talk to you about this. You know my number.
To "DramaDad, good for you for fighting the battle with the school system!! Sounds like your wife is in denial! As long as she isn't on board with you, they will drag their feet! Stick with it, get some legal advice; it will be well worth it. There are law's that will support you. Try an Advocacy group that will help. I cannot stress this more, you have a higher stake in this than they do! Follow your intuition, may God be with you!
I am not a teacher, but I have "been there"!!!!
When is all this B S going to be over? Only in Lake County can an adult teacher get away with a felony crime such as aggravated Statutory rape. It's no wonder there is an influx of criminals moving into this area from all over the country. I thought they were just here to be near their relatives doing time at NWCC but now I don't know!
At least in Lake County it was investigated. I can't imagine that at DHS it would even be addressed unless a video existed. Of course, experts would be brought in to dispute any evidence, and Mahon would laugh it off (even though it violates school rules). Tracy, if you're found not guilty, DHS still has a volunteer track coach position available. Or, do you act?
Is there no Department of Childrens Services in this county? That is who should be on this with both feet! Protect the children in spite of the
imature and/or uncaring so called paretnts.
DCS wouldn't care. They're just another taxpayer-paid agency that never gets involved until it's way too late. Look at how many children die, or go to jail, where a parent has pleaded for help.
In fact, the Board of Education only allows for five minutes of comment, even when a situation has been ongoing for at least eight-plus months. I couldn't address the first two weeks of the situation in five minutes. Much less eight months of documented lies and intentional deception.
Of course, Ms. Hinson was known under a different name before all this became public: "Best Teacher Ever."
hahahahahahahhaha
i'm not the teacher. if you'll read your post and then my post, you'll see i'm not even talking about the teacher part.
worry about your daughter, and what YOU are telling on the internet (which doesn't make her look all that great, quite honestly). not who i am. i assure you I don't even know the teacher you are talking about.
it's kind of funny that my two words had you posting like crazy.
I love my daughter dearly. I'm not trying to hurt her. You must understand, I've begged the teacher to contact me. She won't. By allowing my daughter to use her as an alibi in lies, the teacher is at fault. Not me. The teacher should have punished my daughter for lying about her, but instead showed approval and continued their intimate relationship. It's only my love for my daughter that keeps me fighting this.
It makes me sick to see that tracey will probably get out of being a sex offender and probably want get anytime. Just look at Tim Byars. He had to leave his 8 children and wife and serve 2 years for what he done. She should have to do the same thing. Its just who you know in this town.
Tracy got what she deserved. I just hope and pray that she is found guilty. If not, she will continue to do whatever she wants. She is a sex offender, so she should be on the Sex Offender Register. She just wants to pretend that she did nothing wrong. She should own up to her mistakes and quit crying about it. What is hurting her feelings is that she is on the Sex Offender Register. If she is so worried about her children, where was the concern when she was having sexual relations with male students? It wasn't for the children, it was for herself. She should remain on the register, until the end of time.
I agree with TNBlues...no one ever worries about the children while they are out doing their own selfish thing. It's only after the fact of getting caught that they are worried about, and then the mistakes are supposed to be forgotten, because "what about the children??". She should've thought about that. How would she feel if it were a teacher having a relationship or whatever with one of her children? She'd want them punished, as should she be.
What is sad? The sheriff's department, police department, and school board did a fantastic job investigating the allegations. The evidence is clear and direct. Despite the LCSD, TPD, and school board, this case will never go to trial; but it should!!
Let a jury decide, that would end all doubt on all accounts. Either she is guilty or she isn't, which is it? Only a jury trial will end all doubt; MAKE IT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE.
Then again, Tracy doesn't want this to go to trial for fear of what else will come out and what her family will discover. So, she and the DA will make the best deal possible on whos behalf? Tracy's.
What about the juvenile? What about the Tax-Payer dollars spent on the investigation? None of this matters so-long-as Tracy is happy.
TRULY SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
JustMe30,
I think your post to TN Blues was right on target. She would feel exactly as I do now!
DramaDad,
The only way you will accomplish anything with the school system is to hire an attorney out of the county, hopefully Memphis or Jackson. Find out what rights you have and assert them to the fullest with the school system. We have, as citizens of the United States, a few rights yet to exercize. Those may not last long, depending who gets into office on November's election. However, the more control you give up to the state, the more control they will take. Ever heard of give an inch...? As long as your daughter is a minor and you still have some type of custody over her, you can assert your rights as her dad. I do not know who you are talking about in the school, quiet frankly it doesn't matter. there are no allibies in the school system; they stick toghether for their best interest. Get out of the county and get some action going on. good luck.
As for you, justme30, you are a jerk and should keep your garbage-pit head right there; stuck in the muck. Looks like that is were it is most of the time anyway, by your comments.
What part of my last post, that was deleted, violated policy? Please let me know at DramaDad@hotmail.com
exresident,
I appreciate your advice. At this point, my wife and I are only separated. No custody hearing has taken place. Not surprisingly, my daughter wants to be where she can live a free, no-rules lifestyle. With her mom, she can skip school and, since mom writes an excuse, Lisa Eskew, the truant officer, is unable to do anything, either. She stays out until all hours of the night and has anyone, regardless of age, in the house. Police officers have talked to my wife, yet she doesn't get it.
My daughter needs some control in her life, but even the teacher has taught her to disrespect authority. And Mahon is no help, whatsoever. When I mentioned to him that I punished my daughter for using her cell phone in school, he laughed at me and said"...all the kids do it." I understand that many kids do, in fact, use their phones. But, to laugh at his own school's rule is just asinine.
The superintendent, Ramer, tried to bluff me by telling me that he'd forwarded my complaint to Nashville. Up until that time, I actually had some respect for him, but when I questioned him as to who it was forwarded to, he backed down.
I understand that this will probably have to be addressed, ultimately, in Nashville. However, I play by the rules. I've tried to resolve this at the Teacher level, the Principal level, the Superintendent level and, on November 3rd, the Board of Education level. Then, if I'm not happy with the result, I'll seek help elsewhere.
Thanks again for the advice and support!
how exactly is my head "stuck in the muck?" All I know if you can't believe everything you read. Yes, he "seems" like a concerned dad, and might very well be..but has his wife told her side of the story? he keeps talking about how his daughter has done this and that, but it's everyone else's fault..not hers. Of course not. The 20 year old guy broke in his house. Right.
so i'm a jerk. who cares? obviously you do, b/c you decided to enlighten us all on your opinion of me. can't you just roll your eyes at some of my responses like the others of us do yours sometimes????
justme30,
I agree that exresident was out of line with the insult. I've never disrespected another poster. While we may not agree on certain things, I always try to make my posts issue-related and cordial.
That being said, you know the 20-year-old. You got mad because I named him in a post last month, on another story. I've never accused him of breaking in my home. I know he was here at my daughter's request. However, he was here after he was told not to come on my property again. He's a man, told by a man, that he was not to be on this property. Just because a child invited him, he was still at fault.
I've certainly not painted my daughter as an angel here. It kills me to face the fact that she's doing what she's doing. And I fully agree, this is only my side. However, if anything, I've "sugar-coated" alot of things she's done(hard to believe, but true), because even I don't want them to be publicized.
I'm not a perfect father. Never have been, never will be. But my daughter was the brightest light in my life. And I've tried. Still, when a child misbehaves, they have to receive a punishment. She's being shown by the school system and her mother that rules don't apply to her.
DramaDad,
I'm concerned about your situation, but there are some holes in your story I'd like you to clear up for me.
First of all, I don't know many people, much less teachers, who would let a student use them as an alibi. Just because your daughter used the teachers name, doesn't mean that the teacher approved the story.
Also, since when is it a teacher's job to disipline students for things that occured outside of school? If your daughter lied to you, it seems to me that it's the PARENTS resposibility to disipline the child, regardless of the lie or who's name happened to be in it.
Nothing you have said has convinced me of the 'inappropriate' relationship that you claim the teacher has with your daughter.
If your daughter really is the 'star' of the program, it seems to me that by starting all of this drama, with the school and on the internet, that all you are doing is hurting your daughter.
excuse my posting twice, my interenet isn't working quite right.
stargazer,
Obviously you have read the entire thread, and I appreciate that. Now, to answer your questions:
1. I called the teacher immediately after my daughter lied. The teacher confirmed that my daughter had, in fact, lied about her, accusing her of something she didn't do. Even the teacher doesn't dispute this. I've been careful to not name the teacher. However, the school, school district and even the editor of this paper are aware of who this is.
2. I agree that it's the parents' responsibility to discipline their child. However, a teacher is of a different level. You do not lie about a police officer, you do not lie about a pastor and, in my opinion, you do not lie about a teacher. They're teachers, and as such, they should "teach" that lying about them will not be tolerated. Should a child be allowed to accuse a teacher of _______________? (fill in the blank). I don't think so.
3. You may not feel that it's inappropriate for a child/teacher relationship to be so close that the teacher accepts the child using that teacher as an alibi. I do. That's all I can say.
4. I've never said my daughter was "the" star student, I said she was a star student. In my mind, she's the star student, but please, don't misquote me. This issue should have been resolved in February. I didn't keep it going. Had the teacher done what she told me she was going to do, it would have been resolved in a day or two. I haven't used these venues to "hurt" my daughter. However, she intentionally used a teacher to cover for something she wasn't supposed to be doing. There's a big difference between "hurt" and "punishment"
Drama Dad,
now did the teacher confirm that the student said the lie, or that she allowed the student to use her as an alibi? those are two completely different things.
sure, one should not lie about a police officer, pastor, or teacher, but that still does not make it the authority figure's responsibility to discipline the liar. Should someone get a ticket for lying about a police officer?
Furthermore, you are trying to ruin a teacher's reputation for your daughter simply using their name in a lie! If your daughter had used another student, would you being trying to get rid of them as well?
A simple lie doesn't seem like enough basis to file a complaint with the school board.
All I want is my daughter out of that class. That's it. The lie isn't the reason for the complaint. Attend the Board meeting, and you'll see.
Dear Drama Dad,
In an earlier post when you believed Justme30 was the "teacher" you threatened to " SAY NAMES"…. Well if that's how you want to do it I'll say the name… I can easily put two and two together from you asking Tracy if she "acted" … and your name is DRAMA DAD, and that Micky Mahon is a "POS" … I know exactly who your talking about… and this is ridiculous. The teacher DID NOT allow your daughter to use her as an alibi. .Just because she has "Inappropriate Intimate Relations" with a 20 year old "man", as you called him.. It DOES NOT mean she is having "Inappropriate Intimate Relations" with a 40 year old MARRIED woman.
The Drama Kids have play practice three times a week for 2 hours at a time. That is 6 hours a week, plus I know for a fact students stay after to help with all the extra work parents nor some other students realize need to be done.
Maybe you should say the teachers name because if the community knew who you were talking about they would LAUGH and say you're WRONG! You know that this teacher would never touch an under-aged child or another adult for that matter.. You'll get your five minutes at the meeting, which I will be attending.. but, doesn't it make sense for the school board to ask your daughter about the situation…
And also, all the posters who are urging you to fight the school board.. Don't let them get you hyped up because I can think of 300+ students and teachers in DHS that would be on the teachers side 100% …
AND… I agree with stargazer… just because your daughter used the teacher as an alibi doesn't mean it's true! Kids do it all the time.. and maybe if your child lies to you about something so silly … I believe it is a communication and personal problem between the family members and needs to be solved between the family..Not teachers principals or the truancy officer, that you named in a previous post... If your daughter lied to you , you ground her or your take away her phone away.. you don't kick her out of a class she supposedly the "star" of…
If your daughter told you she was at a movie with a friend, but really went to a party with a guy.. would you try to get him kicked out of school or fired from his job too?
And also.. this story of yours is no big deal and is being blown way out of proportion and has ABSOLUTELY no business being connected to a story about a RAPE CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!!
Monsieur DramaDad,
If a child lies, there are automatically 2 at fault: 1.) Those responsible for their upbringing, and 2.) the child themself. A child displays and "acts"-(Do you like me using that word for your "star" daughter?) like what they are taught, as well as what they see when they are young. Obviously, this daughter of your's has been taught not only a false sense of consequence. She has been taught this by you. Maybe not directly, but actions speak louder than words. Your wife is not to blame. It is not one parent's job to control everything. In fact, it is usually the father that is the figure of authority in a child and teenager's life. You have decided not to take this role and to not take it upon yourself to show discipline. You leave it up to higher officials. YOU have not provided an appropriate atmosphere apparently, otherwise she wouldn't be rebellious and would listen and obey laws. Instead, she is belligerent and places the blame on others rather than accept her own delinquency. You are falling into your daughter's trap where she is trying to get herself out of trouble. Is it the teacher who invited the 20 year old into your house? I think not. I agree with justme30. This man did not break in, it was your daughter who invited him, correct? If so, then punish her. Stop trying to bring authoritive figures in thinking they have an obligation to take control over the situation that YOU do not. It is unnecessary to talk about how irresponsible they are, when you are the one to blame here. Your daughter has learned from quite a professional I see, that lying will make situations better for one's own benefit, but will worsen the lives of others. Dramadad, you are trying to languish a teacher's career over your pugnacious daughter's need for attention. It is not only unfair, immoral, and stupid, but it makes you as a parent an oblivious failure.
DramaDad,
I don't know you or your kid or any of the teachers at the junior high or high school. My kids are little.
But I hope you realize how terrible you're making your own daughter look by airing hers and your dirty laundry all over the internet. DRAMA Dad is right.
Your teenage daughter lied to you and said she was with a teacher when she was really with a guy? That's what I gather..
Think back and think hard. I bet at least once in your teenage days you lied to your parents about where you were going. We all have. I did.
If I go to the mall and shoot someone in the parking lot, then tell the cops it wasn't me because I was with you all day- does that mean the cops can come arrest you as an accessory because I used you as my false alibi?
Put the blame where it needs to go. The teacher isn't responsible for making sure your daughter knows right from wrong, nor are they responsible for the actions of a 20 year old man- she is especially not responsible if he's sneaking into YOUR home to see your daughter. Her job with your daughter ends when the class ends. That's it. Then she's your problem again.
And your wife probably left you because you're crazy. That's how it sounds to me and I think most of the other people following this saga.
And why do you think it's more than a friendship? I was friends with guys when I was a teenager. I still am. I haven't slept with them. It's possible, you know..
Good luck to your daughter. I hope, at some point, you learn to butt out of her life.
Grass Hopper,
I'm very glad too see your post.
I couldn't agree with you more, and couldn't have said it better myslef. .
This teacher is one of the nicest women you will ever meet, she's married, definantly not a lesbian, and happy with her life..
He is just trying to pass the blame for his misunderstood parenting on someone else.. and apparently he doesn't realize how life changing it can be.
hennypenny42,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, you post is addressed to the wrong parent. I have tried to raise my daughter with rules and consequences. If she broke a rule, she was punished for it. However, each and every time, her mother would, behind my back, give back whatever was taken away. This has gone on for three years. I understand the discipline part of the child's life is a parental responsibility. More than you would know.
My wife has allowed her to do things after I've punished her, after police officers have warned her and after doctors have prescribed treatments. Many, many things can't be brought up here because of legal or medical laws, but I have tried to raise her to respect authority! My daughter needs a mother. Unfortunately, she has a 46-year-old sister/friend living her teenage years, vicariously, through my daughter. I have to accept that and hope she's okay.
This thread has gone on for two days, yet I'm allowed only five minutes at the Board meeting. I think, again, it's an insult to a parent. Therefore, I'm going to withdraw my request to speak. I don't want my daughter's name to be in the paper, etc. I care way too much for her to put her through that. I've also been very careful not to mention the teacher's name. I just wish she had the same respect for me as a parent.
I hope that DHS never experiences another issue like the one involving the volunteer track coach. I really do. I just wonder if they were alerted beforehand and avoided addressing that issue.
I appreciate every post, positive or negative. Bye.
Drama Dad,
I find it funny that you have plenty to say when people are cheering you on after hearing only YOUR side of the story, but when people come in a start to challenge you, you back down.
It legitamatly concerns me that you are trying to link your story to the Tim Byars case, when both the teacher and student are female, and your only complaint thus far has been a lie that you have verified is not true.
If these random people on the internet can see huge gapping holes in your story...its no wonder you are choosing to withdrawel your complaint.
and NEWSFLASH!! you are the only one who has brought your daughters name in to this. shame on you.
stargazer...
I agree again.
He knows I know exactly who he is talking about and has no comment I threw out there
Its absurd and he knows it. And he is
backing down because the facts are becoming clear.
He is bad talking not only his daughter and the teacher , but ramey and Mahon. ( calling him a pos ) a copy of this is reprinted and updated every few post. His showmanship of ignorance is being shown.
I thought the story and post was about tracy hinson and how the DA is letting her off free as a bird when other people are having the book threw at them for the same charge. Dramadad, you need to take your complainants to someone besides posting all over this site and story. I wish you good luck though. It is hard to fight the system!
Drama Dad, you can,t always help the one you want to help! You and yours are in a huge mess.You don,t need to keep adding fuel to the fire. LET GO AND LET GOD! Or are you enjoying all of the DRAMA? You are a very sick person, get help some where and stop airing all of this mess!!!! THE FACTS WILL come out, and when the facts do come out you don,t have defend your self. LET GOD DEFEND YOU IF YOU ARE INNOCENT AS SAY YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drama Dad: I have been reading this thread and it appears you have missed the boat. Have you ever heard of diffusion of responsibility? That is exact what you are doing. Let me explain it to you. You are blaming others so you do not have to take responsibility for you & your actions. It is an easy thing to do, so you are taking the easy way out. No person is responsible for the actions of your child other than your child. Obviously, your child has gotten away with a great deal in the past & you have done nothing about it. Oh, I am sure you went through the motions but did not follow through. It is a classic case. You have raised your child, so do not blame others because you are not a good parent. Whatever your child does is a direct reflection of you. I am sure a psychologist could have a field day with your postings. Some people should not procreate. I am sure you are embarrassing your child to no end. You should be pitied. It is sad. Let's examine what is behind your postings. If you graduated high school, you probably were not an honor student. You are probably at a dead-end job with no chance for advancement. Since you are miserable, why not make others miserable. You are trying to make a name for yourself since you haven't made one for yourself yet in this life. I pity you. YOU LOSER!
DramaDad,
Perhaps I was a tad harsh earlier, but all this is so clear. If I was growing up in this young lady's situation I would be afraid and embarassed. Afraid that my father was trying to hoard my attention, and embarrased because he was trying to place blame on the only kind, normal people in my life. Do you really want your daughter to be alienated? Do you want people to be too afraid of you to want to be her friend? If so, that is sad and shows that you do not truely want the best for your daughter. Also, remember that no matter what she thinks about you, she is learning about relationships by watching you. How you treat the people closest to you, like her and her mother, will ultimately be the basis for all of her beliefs and actions in how a relationship of any sort should work. You should demonstrate how a man should love and treat his wife in front of her so that she will know how a man should love and respect her. Lets be an example for our children! I agree that punishment should be consistent, but it should also fit the crime. Girls need their fathers, but they need their fathers to love them and provide a kind, healthy relationship and home environment for them. When was the last time you sat down with your daughter and had a pleasant conversation? When was the last time you shared a laugh or a meal where there was no animosity? I encourage my husband to do so with my daughter because she needs the male role model that her father wasn't, and our home has so much love in it. Just try to get to know her because I guarantee it will pay off.
My next point is about the teacher in question. MurryBound88 put two and two together for me, and I could not be more appauled by this accusation. This teacher was the best director and teacher I had during my high school career. Going to her class was the only bright part of my day, and the opportunity to work with her in plays, eleven to be exact, means that I am also a knowledgeable character witness for her. She never ever encouraged parental disobedience, and she taught me responsibility because on those rehearsal nights we were expected to be there and ready to work. I cannot believe you want to deprive your daughter of such a joy, because she seems to be good at drama. You remember that the show will go on, and without this teacher there would be no one to make you a "DramaDad" because there would be no drama.
And lastly, I hope and pray that your daughter has or develops a relationship with Jesus Christ. When human fathers let you down, the Heavenly Father never does. It seems like this young woman may have emotional scarring that only a relationship with the Lord can heal.
"Fathers be good to your daughters,
and daughters will love like you do.
Daughters become lovers,
who turn into mothers,
so mothers be good to your daughters too"
LeftyLucy,
It's good to have someone else within the drama program to agree with me.. i told him once people fount out who he was talking about they would all have something to say about it..
She would never do such a thing and he knows it.. thats why he hasnt had much to say since some post AGAINST him began to pop up..
I agree with everything you said.. If she has done anything for the daughter its keep her in school and out of trouble. She is absolutely the nicest person i know.. and She is a great Role Model for Everyone! I can PROMISE everyone she did not know about the ''alibi'' and he is just trying to get some attention!
But i see threw him... as does many on this blog, administration + more..
and dramadad,
in one of your last post you say you just want your daughter out of the class. .
WRONG!
You want to Embaress Your daughter and take her away from something that she loves and is actually keeping her out of trouble, Ruin a WONDERFUL teachers carreer and life, and GET ATTENTION MOSTLY!!!!!!
Just thought i would make that clear.
This article is about Tracy Hinson. DramaDad will work his problems out.
LeftLucy,
Is there anyway i can email you.. or you email me?
I'm really eager to know who you are..
As you did, I Helped in every play we had.
just like to know if i know you!
Here we go again! Our judicial system is protecting the child preditors in our community. I have known this female/teacher for more than 30 years. As some would say, things never change! She has no morals or standards or these acts would have never happened. I am just glad she is out of the LC school system, but problems are still present with this teacher in DC. Shame on supporters who don't know the truth about her. The problem still exist, she needs help not a plea deal!!
Certified,
You are right about that. It is so sad that she is being let off free as a bird. It is sad when the justice system will let someone recieve a slap on the wrist because they know someone in the system. This case needs to be taken to trial so the facts will be in the public for EVERYONE to see. Why are they trying to keep this so hush hush? Makes you wonder! It is a shame that law enforcement officers work cases to put people like this behind bars then the judges and DAs let them out. It makes me sick to my stomach.
Thank God we have some posts actually related to this story now! People must realize Tracy is only exercising options given her by the DA's office and approved by the school system and the "victim's" family. This is the way the law works. So it must be considered why the DA would give her this option AND the school system and "victim's" family approve of it? Honestly would you not think they would be adamently opposed to something that would allow her to get off so easy if they themselves didnt have something to hide? Everyone is so concerned with what Tracy may be hiding by not wanting to go to trial, but it needs to be considered what the school system and "victim" is trying to keep off the front page of the Gazette.
The victim and his family have a lot of dirty laundry as well. Ms. Hinson is not the only female over the age that he has had sex with! As to the mother of the victim, she is no angel by no means, divorced again!! So that should speak for itself! Money talks in this Tri-county area, LC, DC, and OC!
Dramadad,
I know you, your daughter and your wife. And sir, you are an idiot. I have never in my many years of being on this earth and dealing with the public met anyone that was as un-stable as you. Your daughter, Bless her heart, Has had issues with medical problems all because of you. You are not a father figure as you will never be. If i had to live in your house i would do the same as she did. The reason her mother is more like a sister is because the poor girl has to deal with all the stunts you have pulled. The main reason you are so hard on her is because you life is miserable and you dont want her to have a life. That child is intelligent and will go far in life if you sir will stay out of it. A father's parental obligation NEVER stops Mr. E. and there is a special place in hell for someone who would ever make that statement. Sir if your wife and daughter are still not living with you, The best thing for you to do is leave them alone and worry about selling cars... I hope you read this because sir, YOU NEED HELP... Not your daughter...
This has got to be the most ridiculous use of blogging that I have ever seen. I have read all the posts and it has gone from Tracy to Dyersburg High School. From the Drama Club to Mahon being worthless and Lloyd Ramer not knowing his job. I also read a post about the Department of Children's Services not knowing how to do their jobs and being blamed for the problems of the community.
Why on God's green earth would any father get on a public site and air his family's personal life? Why do people constantly blame things on everyone else? I will make this statement "If there are illegal things going on, there is an avenue to take!" As for the DCS statement, that's plain stupid. They have a job and they have regulations to follow...so deal with it. As for Dyersburg High, I graduated from there and let me tell you...I can sit and name 3 teachers that I know for a fact were sleeping with students while I attended. One teacher lost his wife over one girl. One dated the girl until she graduated and ended up marrying her. The other was female and slept with several students at her home during parties that she threw for her son. Anyone can call me a liar if you want but I saw it. We had our teacher chaparones sleeping with us on our Senior Cruise. So, when people say that these things aren't going on at DHS (or have not in the past) you need to get a clue.
As for the teacher in question, Tracy deserves to be punished but let the courts do so. The teacher at DHS....please, give me a break! If anyone believes that their children are being perped on by an adult, get an attorney and take it to court. Bitching and moaning won't get you anywhere.
timay, why can,t you just stay out of this? haven,t you posted enough on this already?
Getter done...why don't you read the posts and then comment! The previous post was my only post. If you are looking for someone to argue with then jump on board. You have posted more than I have...well actually now we both have two posts. I'm entitled to post just as you are. Do me a favor and go ahead and start a little first grade argument. The best thing to do would be grow up and take the posts as they come.
You are like alot of the bloggers on here. You don't post on the topic alot of the time because your poor feelings got hurt or you take something personal. Then you decide to get on a soap box and personally attack someone. If you want to be a hero then I'll give you my personal email and you can criticize me there. I don't have time for childish, uneducated people that contribute nothing to an intelligent conversation. Have fun getter done and go sit back down in your trailer and finish the Blue Collar DVD in your player!
Also, to Getterdone. I love the way you involved religion in your comment (LET GO AND LET GOD!) then in the next couple lines you passed judgement on Dramadad (You are a very sick person, get help some where and stop airing all of this mess!!!!) Then in a typical hypocritical fashion...resort back to the religious aspect. (LET GOD DEFEND YOU IF YOU ARE INNOCENT AS SAY YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Really...haven't you posted enough on this topic?
My name is Timay76 and I approve this message
TO timay and pickle123, Since my post seem to blantly offend yaw, or any one else, keep it simple and don,tread them ok. I will not fall down to yaws level!I am ok with me and i ,ll post when iwant to, same as any one else !!!!!!!!!!!We can be nice to each other. This is only OPINIONS so ihave mine and yaw have your,s. NICE COMMENT,S go a lot BETTER.
To getter done...I'm not being mean but just wanted to let you know:
when using punctuation such as I will and changing in to I'll you use ' and not ,
Also, the phrase for you guys is ya'll not yaw!
Once again...not being smart, just wanted to let you know. I didn't want you to get offended.
timay, Good morining to you and yours.
i dont think she should be charged any different from anyone else... yes she should have to register as a sex offender.. she should have thought about that before she slept with a child!!
The same to you!
She got out of this crime free as a bird. If she would have been a man they would have hanged her. What has justice become. I know one thing, its a joke. The community should be outraged and asking the DA and judge, WHY?
What happened to all the other people who were going to be involved in these inappropriate relationships!! I saw comments, obviously from someone close to the investigation, saying there would be others involved. Instead, all I see is someone getting off and then crying because there are a few consequences. Makes me sick. Looks to me the investigation wasn't as through as the investigator claimed. Who knows...it's all smoke and mirrors with law enforcement in the county now. Maybe someday, someone will take over who will get the job done right the first time and is not worried about self promotion.