Thread: Ohio man will be released from prison!!!

CAFC’S National Protest Forces Ohio Judge To Release Imprisoned Father In a dramatic turn around Friday, Butler County , Ohio Judge David Niehaus reversed his earlier decision and released Brian Gegner from a six-month jail sentence for his daughter’s failure to get a GED diploma. The new order requires Brittany, the daughter, to enroll in a GED prep class by the next court date and to attend the class four days a week. Newspaper columnist and blogger Glenn Sacks reported Brian’s release early Friday morning: Good News! Judge Backs Down in Case Where Dad was Jailed Because His Adult Daughter Didn't Get Her GED. You can also see the local news story about the release. Michael Robinson, Executive Director for the California Alliance for Families and Children, spoke to Stephanie Gegner Friday evening after Brian’s release. Stephanie told Robinson that they can’t thank CAFC enough for all of the support they received in gaining Brian’s release. It goes without saying that this family has been under a great deal of stress. CAFC sent a press release to all of the major media at 3:00 PM on Monday 12, 2008, after hearing reports about the case from FOX News and Glenn Sacks. As some of you know, the following morning CAFC and Glenn Sacks moved quickly to mobilize a national protest: Protest Ohio Outrage: Father Jailed Because His Daughter Didn't Get Her GED! CAFC wants to thank all its members, supporters and friends who took the time to respond to our call for a national protest in support of Brian Gegner. Special thanks also goes to Glenn Sacks and the readers of his newsletter who also joined in the protest. The impact of our protest was widespread: · According to the Ohio Governor’s office, they received over 700 phone calls. We can only assume a similar number hit the judge’s office. · More than 300 media stories were carried around the country following our national media press release. · Local media reporters have informed CAFC that they plan to follow-up with additional questions and investigations of the judge. Based on CAFC’s recommendation, the Ohio Governor’s office is also exploring the expanded use of The Parent Project® as a useful strategy to help parents in other counties. You can see the communications CAFC sent to the Governors office here. We believe that our efforts will make Judges in Ohio much more careful in the future before they unfairly jail a parent trying to do the best they can for their kids. When we pick our issues wisely, men and women united behind a fair and just cause can make a difference. We must build on our successes, one victory at a time. Please take the time to sign up for membership or make a donation here. As always, our success depends upon your help and participation.