Category Archives: Sexual Abuse

Day Twelve of the Thomas Chantry Trial

“The Victims want the peace of mind that justice was finally served.” -Prosecuting Attorney Susan Eazer Today was a day dominated by Closing Arguments.  It was also a day dominated by emotions. I counted seven Victims or family members seated behind Prosecuting Attorney Susan Eazer, in the front row of the gallery. Their presence attested to their bravery.… Read More »

Day Eleven of the Thomas Chantry Trial

Defense Attorney John Sears filed a motion over the weekend asking the Judge to declare a mistrial based on prosecutorial misconduct. He based this on Susan Eazer’s “observable non-verbal communication.” Judge Astrowsky denied the motion stating that there was nothing presented in the motion that warrants a mistrial. In the gallery today for the first time was Tom… Read More »

Day Ten of the Thomas Chantry Trial

“Ms. Eazer this witness is not going to go out of his way to be helpful to you.” -Judge Astrowsky With that, I begin my coverage of day ten of the Chantry trial. Pastor Don Lindblad was on the Witness Stand and the State’s Prosecuting Attorney, Susan Eazer resumed her cross-examination of him. What follows are what I… Read More »