Court Transcript Shows Richard Friend Exonerated Of Claims In Protection Order Case

On January 31^st I published an article on a post made by Rick Cross pertaining to two Protection Orders that he claimed were against Friend who is in a run-off for Saline County Sheriff.

In the article I proved that his claims were and are pure Fiction.

Cross finally had to admit that his claim on one of the Orders was false but has continued his claim on the other and in a post yesterday doubled down on that fictitious claim.

That double down pertains to a Temporary Protection Order case, #DR2014-1625-2, filed by Friend’s then ex-wife Jackie Friend on September 26^th, 2014.

God love Cross….He just continues trying to dig his way out of the very hole he has dug himself into.

I have obtained the Court Transcript (attached) of that case in which Friend was exonerated, and it drives a Bulldozer over the claims Cross and others have made.

Here is what the ex-wife, Ms. Friend, admitted under oath in testimony at the Hearing on the matter.

1. That in a 40-day period she threatened her husband Richard 17 times.
2. That she repeatedly contacted him while the Temporary Order was in place.
3. That she had used profanities in communications with him during this matter 19 times.
4. That she was convicted and on probation for shoplifting.
5. That in a text to Richard she stated “I can see why you and that dumbass bitch Holly were together.” referring to his then ex-wife Holly Faith Hodges.
6. That the Saline County Prosecutor sent her a letter telling her to stop contacting Hodges.

I gotta tell ya when you read the transcript it’s easy to see that Ms. Friends pattern of behavior is never gonna be confused with Stability.

Now in Cross’ post yesterday he stated – “If the order is later vacated or dismissed, that simply means it was not extended – it does not automatically validate or invalidate the original allegations.”

The Hell it doesn’t….Cross’ statement is pure Fiction.

Here is the Judge’s actual ruling and Order in the transcript.

“Okay…I’m going to grant your motion and find that the proof offered by Ms. Friend does not sustain the allegations of the petition and the temporary order that was entered on September 29^th is vacated and the petition is dismissed. I’ve got a copy of your Order right here and we’ll get a copy for each party.”

Now I get it that Cross is the brother-in-law of Dustin Robertson who is Friend’s opponent and that he desperately wants Dustin to win which is fine….Nothing wrong with that.

However, he is making Fictitious claims and calling them Fact which have him named as a defendant in a Defamation lawsuit filed by Friend.

Not my business but if Robertson cares about his brother-in-law, he might want to wrap some duct tape around his mouth and take his shovel away.

It’s going to be of little consolation to Cross if Robertson wins but he is found civilly liable for Defamation.

#FactsNotFiction

Jimmie Cavin

Professional Bully Fighter I investigate and report on issues around the State of Arkansas with an emphasis on Government. I am strong conservative however I bring Truth and Facts regardless of Party affiliation….My hashtag is #FactsNotFiction