By Emerson Drake
7/21/11
A demurrer hearing for the Elias Case is scheduled for August 2, 2011. Demurrer hearings are where the defendants (Abbey, Christianson, and others) make a motion which says even if the alleged complaints are true the Plaintiff has no right to compensation.
The lawyers for Rita Elias' children are contending that Kari, James and Denise Abbey, and Jose Flores conspired to forcibly enter, enter unauthorized, remain illegally and forcibly, 1708 Donald St., Modesto Ca. While acting under the color of the Sheriff's Office, they engaged in criminal activity without utilizing the lawful eviction process and committed acts of terror, helped with the assault and battered Elias, leading to Rita Elias being shot at least five times. Three of those shots, according to witnesses, came after Elias was down on the ground ostensibly pleading for her life. The suit also claims Rita Elias was shot on a pretextual basis by Kari Abbey
Abbey is accused of using Stanislaus County facilities and equipment while engaging in property management while on duty for her own enrichment and for the enrichment of her parents, Denise and James Abbey and Jose Flores.
It alleges Adam Christianson did not perform due diligence in his supervision of Detective Abbey.
The lawsuit asks for monetary and punitive damage awards exceeding $25,000.
The obvious question quickly becomes will D.A. Dave Harris plead Abbey out on lesser charges to help sandbag the lawsuit by the guardian of Rita's children?
The suit also alleges that Sheriff Adam Christianson was negligent in all of the above matters.
Fist Adam absolves Abbey of all responsibility in the Elias death. Then he belatedly fires her in a face saving move and now is part of the lawsuit.
Remember the quote Sheriff Christianson gave us during a County Board meeting. "I know things you don't know"
Our question is "Why didn't you do something then instead of waiting until a mother of three was killed by a moonlighting Detective under your supervision?
I'll ask you that question at the next Board of Supervisors meeting, Sheriff.
