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"In this case, with Bethany and two of her friends making accusations against me, I know what I’ve actually done, and I take responsibility for those things. I also know what I haven’t done. And when I pled “no contest” it meant, to me, “I am not going to contest these things nor argue them anymore, and I’m not going to call these teens liars.” Legally, “no contest” is the same as pleading guilty. That’s okay with me. No matter how this case had ended, there would have been those who believed every word spoken against me, and those who didn’t believe it at all. To me, “no contest” also means, “Bethany, I love you and I think you’re a very brave girl. You are a hero, and I refuse to call you a liar. Even though you may never choose to speak to me again, you are very special and important to me and I will never, ever regret the time I spent with you and Catie. I hope you make good choices. I hope you work hard in school, go on to college, and have a successful and happy life. Always know that, despite what others might tell you, I am on your side and am your biggest fan. You rock!”
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