Superior Court Judge Weaver Drops charges, Publisher Mark Thomason will not stand trial

District Attorney B. Alison Sosebee received a request from Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver to drop the charges against Publisher Mark Thomason and Attorney Russell Stookey.  Sosebee will not prosecute and filed a nolle pros this morning, July 7th in the Pickens County Court system and awaits a judge’s signature.  Judge Weaver cites reasons in letter below:

Brian K. Pritchard

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  • Translation of the Judge’s letter:

    Dear Alllison,

    Let’s drop this like a hot rock. I really put my foot in it and I’m getting massive bad press. Court is dismissed. All rise!

    Oh yeah, tell the Grand Jury, thanks for being so prompt and coorperative.

    Love,
    Judge Brenda

    (This is a piece of sarcastic humor based on public figures in current events.)

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