All truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident
The truth does not cease to exist because it is ignored.
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9. On October 21st 2009, Ms. McNeill went to the municipal court after learning that Mr. Yingling's case had been scheduled for that evening.. Mr. Yingling was present as was his attorney and the municipal prosecutor Sheila Ellington
The prosecutor advised the court that there had been a plea bargain reached, whereby Ms. McNeill stood up and advised the court that there was a victim in this case, her grandson. The court then stated that since there was a victim and a witness that the matter would be rescheduled for a hearing. Ms. McNeill then spoke privately with Ms. Ellington and stated her concerns. about Mr. Yingling not being charged properly and her desire to have her grandson treated justly. She also noted that there were several eyewitnesses to the incident, including QM who would testify.Ms. McNeill left the court that evening with the understanding that she would receive notification of the next scheduled court event because her grandson was a witness and a victim of Mr. Yingling's conduct.
10. Mrs. McNeill did not recieve any subsequent court notice. On numerous occasions she traveled to the municipal court on evenings when court was scheduled because she was concerned about not being notified. On each occasion she was advised by the court clerks office that the Yingling case had not been rescheduled as yet.She continued going to the court thru December, January and February and received the same response that there was no scheduled court date.
11.Again, on April 23,2010 Ms. McNeill went to the municipal court to inquire if a court date had been scheduled. She was told by the court clerk that all charges against Mr.Yingling had been dismissed on March 31st 2010because that was the scheduled court date and the police officer involved, Charles Martina,was unavailable to testify. Although there were several eyewitnesses to Mr. Yingling's conduct, including Ms. McNeill's grandson who was also a victim, none of these witnesses were ever notified or subpoenaed by the prosecutor.
12. Ms. McNeill telephoned the State Attorney General for assistance. She spoke with John Tierney regarding what had transpired in the municipal court. She was advised to contact UCPO.
13. Ms. McNeill contacted UCPO as she was instructed. She was advised by AP Ann Rubin that her concerns should "be directed to either the mayor or town council as they were the Sheila Ellington directly answered to.
14. It is Ms. McNeill's understanding that, through his company, Graphixonenj, Mr. Yingl;ing provides the printing for certain municipal political figures and also does some printing work for the city. Mr. Yingling was also the VP of the Plainfield Chamber Of Commerce-Government and Community Relations and also a member of SID and has had direct dealings withdirect dealings with people in government and law enforcement who could influence the outcome of any proceedings on this incident. After the summonses were dismissed in municipal court, Yingling was selected to spearhead a fund drive for the Plainfield Rescue Squad and had the backing of the City Hall and Police and Fire Depts. as well as other municipal workers, unions and a roster of community organizations.
Also the announcement of this fund raiser drive was first posted by Rashid Burney, then City Council President and former employer of Mr. Yingling.
15. Since this happened it has also come to Ms. McNeill's attention that Jeffrey Yingling is facebook friends with every mover and shaker in Plainfield including Mark Spivey who refused to even investigate the incident and still treats it as though it never happened, Dan Damon, who only has praise for Yingling and Bernice Paglia who thinks he was God's gift to the city of Plainfield.
**Since the incident, QM has gone through over a year of treatment for "adjustment disorder w/anxiety" and a form of PTSD resulting from the incident. His family continues to work to stabilize his anxiety.
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In what may be characterized as a bitter irony for the McNeill family, on April 22, 2010an article appeared online in Dan Damon's Plainfield Today blog entitled, "Pedestrian Struck Down on Front Street." The story graphically shows a pedestrian who was struck down by a motorist in Plainfield's downtown district and discusses how the rescue squad was on the scene within minutes. The real kicker comes in the comment section for all to read by Jeff Yingling, VP Gov and Community Affairs, Plfd Chamber of Commerce.
It Reads- Dan,
Thank you for an exemplary article on the Plainfield Rescue Squad.This is the reason we spearheaded the fundraiser. Imagine if he were seriously injured and had to wait for another city to respond. This is just another example of the Quality of services we have available to us in Plainfield.
To Pat . . . I I Personally say thank you!! Thank you for your donation and thank you for the foresight of what can happen if we all pitch in as a community.
(Does that mean you run em over Jeff and they pick em up?)
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QM was a happy and carefree nine year old boy walking down the street with his friends on a warm summer day in his hometown.He did nothing to cause himself to become the victim of Mr. Yingling's conduct.Furthermore, despite the diligence and respect for the law on the part of his grandmother, Robin McNeill,he and his family became revictimized by certain individuals in the justice system. There are several wrongs involved in this matter, and they are all quite serious!On behalf of the victim and his family I respectfully request that the Division of Criminal Justice conduct and independent review of the items of the complaint as set forth herein.
It is further requested that the matter not be referred back to the Plainfield Municipal Court or the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
This was sent to the NJ OAG by Ms.McNeill's Attorney . . . next post I will tell you of the Debacle that ensued!!!!!
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