Miscarriage of Justice: Barbara Agnew is more than Inmate No. 54498083
by Barbara Agnew - inmate No. 54498083
Barbara Agnew - '02 |
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CAMP CUPCAKE (Federal Women's Prison - Alderson, WV) - - When this nightmare began for our family 8 years ago we could not have predicted the devastating effect it would have on our lives.
We were stunned and saddened by the loss of our business and the sudden disruption in the lives of our employees. We picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off and tried to start all over again.
As anyone who has ever done that knows, it's a daunting task. A task made more difficult by the fact that hardly anyone knew our side of the story - and judged us only by the information they received in the news.
The court of public opinion is frequently the cruelest of all. |
Back in 1999 there was no way that we could have imagined the path our lives would take over the next 8 years. And while there have been many cruel disappointments, there have also been more blessings than I could have imagined.
Many old friends fell away, but a stalwart few have remained, steady and supportive through it all. Through the intervention of what I can only assume are some "wild angels" our paths have crossed with some wonderful new friends. People who have listened to our story and provided us with commentary, advice as well as much love and support.
We are so grateful for their interest in our case and continuing friendship. There have been many times over these last years that I have feared we were done, that we could not survive financially or emotionally, and every time one of those "angels" has stepped up and provided just what was needed at just the right time.
Our children, Katelin and Sam, have grown into happy, confident, caring young adults. We are prouder of that than of any other accomplishment. They have spent many miles on the road and many hours sitting in prison visiting rooms, and have maintained their perspective and their sense of humor. Laughter has saved us many times. |
The simple knowledge that so many people believed in us and cared for us has kept Mike and I going. If anything, our family has grown closer and stronger during this time.
Perhaps most of all this ordeal has made us keenly aware that something like this can happen to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. And that sometimes only faith and angels can get you to the other side.
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- Who are these people? What role did they play in the Agnew Saga?
From the lowest level to the highest. At some point, almost everyone known by officials of Resource Bank and star customer Armada Hoffler touched the Agnew case, all the way through the appeal court where an appellate judge who started X-Gov. Doug Wilder's first law firm with him - way back when - rejected the Agnews' case. (Oh, by the way, Doug Wilder was/is one of Dan Hoffler's best friends - they went through a lot together).
The saga hasn't ended yet. It continues to this very day.