The Hugh Hadden Finesse: Ethical or not?

As the movie "If Beale Street Could Talk" stated, many false imprisoned have taken guilty pleas for crimes that they did not commit because the system wears them down.

Michael Blocker missed his bond hearing because the PAID Private attorney failed to show.

Michael Blocker had been shackled and medicated as if he was a "monster."

Michael Blocker had been sitting a whole year in jail hoping that the trial by jury would set him free.

Meanwhile Michael Blocker's Public Defender Hugh Hadden knew that the State was going for Life Without Parole per Ashley Wright's email (pictured).

Even in the guilty plea hearing where Michael Blocker
1) was under the impression that he had signed for burglary only.
2) stated that he was medicated from the drugs that the jail had been giving him.
3) was tired, sleepy, and exhausted from his entrapment.

Michael Blocker needed ETHICAL counsel.

The COURT: Do you understand that if you plead guilty to the offenses of burglary, rape and kidnapping that under the code section 17-10-7, I think is what you're pleading under, that burglary carries one to twenty years, the kidnapping carries one to twenty and the rape carries ten to twenty to life.  Do you understand?

HOW CAN ANYONE understand when the judge himself is injecting "I THINK you are pleading under code section 17-10-7" especially when the defendant is already been drugged and drowsy?

Why does the court explain the rape sentencing as "10 to 20 to life?" Why not just state from 10 to Life? Was the judge trying to downplay the State's true intentions to sentence Michael Blocker to Life without Parole?

Furthermore, Public Defender Hugh Hadden  KNOWINGLY allowed his "handicap" and "drugged" client Michael Blocker plea into a "ONE WAY TICKET" to prison.

Future clients should watch out for that Hugh Hadden Finesse . . . a NOLO CONTENDRE plea for LWOP is just Unethical.

The State was losing the Trial by Jury so they "Baited with Burglary"only on day three to obtain a signature from a drowsy defendant for a guilty plea only to add the additional charges to the paperwork.

Michael Blocker could have signed a Guilty plea a year prior, but he waited a year for his trial by jury only to have the State drug him and STEAL his CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS from him.

#EXONERATEMICHAEL

Public Defender Hugh Hadden Admissions (10-cv-2368)

Hugh Hadden states "I had no difficulty dealing with Mr. Blocker.  I found him, frankly to be an intelligent young man, very easy-going, and quite pleasant to work with." (HT 16)

Hugh Hadden had been duly sworn during his testimony. (HT 7)

In 2010, Mr. Hadden admitted to handling over a hundred or probably several hundred felony trials. (HT 8)

Mr. Hadden firmly states that DNA evidence placed him (Mr. Blocker) at the scene, but Mr. Hadden implies that he personally has some doubt that Mr. Blocker raped the victim.  So he vaguely mentions that "Mr. Blocker gave two statements to the police that were inculpatory" in order to make him feel better about his implication.

Why? (Because there exists Exculpatory evidence!)

1) There was another person (co-defendant) at the scene. (HT 24)

2) No DNA Expert ever testified  (1:16cv00034)

3) No Rape DNA was ever found. (1:16cv00034)

Mr. Hugh Hadden admits that Mr. Blocker's case drew a good bit of media attention just because of the particular area of town where it occurred.  (HT 14)

Mr. Hadden admits that for lack of a better term, (Mr. Blocker's case) was a high-profile sort of case. (HT 15)

--------- end of Hadden's admissions ------

Let's be clear:

1) Mr. Blocker had a "burglary" background. (The same as many sheriff deputies who "legally steal" on behalf of debt collectors.)

  

2) There was DNA evidence supporting Mr. Blocker being at the scene because of a potential exchange of "stolen goods" IN ORDER to NOT LEAVE ANY FINGERPRINTS. (No fingerprints were found.)

3) Everyone who interacts with Mr. Blocker concludes the same thing . . .

• Intelligent
• Easy-going
• Pleasant

4) There is NO EVIDENCE of ANY VIOLENCE IN THIS CASE (2007-RCCR-0181)

5) If Mr. Blocker did enter a guilty plea knowingly, it was based on the admission of BURGLARY only.  He NEVER admitted to The rape nor Kidnapping charges.   He NEVER signed any paperwork with RAPE nor Kidnapping Charges on it.  

6) There does exist guilty plea paperwork reflecting all three charges with Mr. Blocker's signature; however, THERE IS NO PROOF THAT ALL THREE CHARGES were listed on the paperwork at the time that Mr. Blocker signed the paperwork. (HT 150, HT 151, HT 152, HT 154)


FURTHERMORE,  Isn't it UNLAWFUL to have a NOLO  CONTENDERE Plea for this type of case (2007-RCCR-181) where recividism was also stacked on?  (Hugh Hadden and Ashley Wright signed off -pictured above.) (HT 155)

Hugh Hadden, you failed Mr. Blocker in 2008 case (2007RCCR00181)

and 

you failed Mr. Blocker in 2010 case (10-cv-2368)

That is TWO STRIKES  . . .

I'm preparing documentation for the Georgia Supreme Court . . . I really don't want to see you get a STRIKE THREE for Daniel J. Craig's  2007 grand jury indictment that needs to be dismissed. (Motion to DISMISS is already filed)

Plus, I have a copy of Supreme Court of Georgia Remittitur, Case No. S11H1214 (2011)  (Surely, the Supreme Court would be upset to know about all the negligence and prosecutorial misconduct in these cases.)

That "Rape Culture" Redefined

A Painting outside of the Country Bumpkin store, Waycross, Georgia

Other women have shared their stories with me since sharing my own personal survivor story.  Those stories inspired this article.

Rape Redefined: The Eye Doctor Experience

We give permission for medical professionals to exam us.  We trust them to talk us through their actions.  When that does not happen, the rape feeling is triggered.

For example:  During my own eye exam, the eye doctor opened up my eyes and took both of my contact lenses out in thirty seconds or less in the middle of the exam.  I was mortified.  I usually take out my own contact lenses.  My eyes are very personal to me.  I would have preferred for him to tell me that it was time to remove my contact lenses, and then let me remove them myself.  However, maybe he wanted to save a few minutes and catch me off guard and remove them himself.  You play those tricks with kids and getting them to eat their veggies or to take their medicine.  You don't play those tricks with adults.  This situation may sound trivial to some people, but I was traumatized by this eye doctor removing my contact lenses without telling me that he was going to invade my person and strip me of something personal.

After a heated followup over his actions, I decided to switch to another doctor in his practice.  I am quite certain the notes say "DO NOT REMOVE HER CONTACT LENSES FROM HER EYES WITHOUT PERMISSION." Period.

  

Rape Redefined: Co-worker experiences

Other women have shared with me how co-workers have reached into their cleavage unexpectedly or even being victimized by the Trump's "Grab them by the pu$$y" move.  This is a rape culture.  This is not a touch on the arm.  This is an invasion of a woman's intimacy without permission.  Some women may have unfortunately come from an abusive environment, and they may have gotten used to this type of abuse like the "slave days."  However, for those women who come from a more conservative and sanctified background, these aggressive acts of flirting can be very traumatic with or without "skin to skin" contact.

So where do we go from here?  Education and Respect one another at all times. Set and Respect Boundaries.  People (men/women/other) all have rights to their own personal, private space.

Identification of my rapist: Mark Lee Murray III

Mark Lee Murray III 

(Photo credit: Facebook)

Mark Lee Murray, III

Asheville Times, December 17, 1990, the cover story of the arrest announcement.

I have tried to move forward with my life, but at every turn, I get a road block.  Apparently, this is God's way to let me know that I need to finish dealing with the past in order to move forward in my future.

I thank God for my friend "Curtiss" who accompanied me to the hospital.  I thank God for my Clemson University friends who encouraged me to speak out otherwise I would not have a case number to reference (90-12-11574).   

Acquaintance Rape Case: 90-12-11574

I was denied victim compensation in 1991. (File No.: 91-11-006-0)

I will be pursuing a trial by jury. It's time that someone start fighting for that young lady inside of me that is still traumatized by the chain of abuse and rape endured in 1990.  My anniversary of this tragic set of circumstances is during this time of the year.

Ebony Magazine "Super Single Sister" feature.

Thank you to all who have poured out so many kind words and support since revealing my rape story. I no longer want to suffer in silence. It is time for my rebirth.

World Championship of Performing Arts Modeling Competition

2018 Acrylic painting collection by Benita Blocker

Babelicious at Christmastime by Benita Blocker

This collection is about celebrating as well.

Mountains, Valleys, and Water.

These two paintings can be switched positions to create to different looks.

2016 * 2017 * 2018 Landscapes

Power lines Collection: Blood, Fire, and Eclipse

My "Phoenix" by Benita Blocker

All paintings start at $35 and collections start at $50.  I'm trying to get a gallery crawl together.

Signs of a 1990 Abusive Relationship

HE (my rapist)

(Partial Movie quote from Creed 2.)

This article supplements my previous date rape article. There were compounding flags of violence.

Body slam Attempt

I remember trying to resist him as he lifted me over his head similar to the ice skating couples except there was no ice.  Just a front yard.  He was trying to decide whether or not to body slam me to the ground.  I don't remember if my roommate caught sight of the situation or whether he had some decency about him. Regardless, he lowered me safely back to the ground.

Workplace Assault (Fingered in the the Hallway)

He took my virginity on a previous occasion. Therefore, for some reason, he felt my body belonged to him.  So even at the workplace, he took the liberty of licking his finger and then without warning shoved his hand down the elastic band of my uniform bottoms inserting one of his fingers in my vagina. I remember grabbing his wrist, but he maintained control of the situation fingering me from a sense of power not pleasure.

Headlock

A co-worker witnessed him putting me into a headlock attempting to choke me.

Money exchange

A co-worker witnessed money exchanged.  He told our co-worker that I was paying him to have sex with me jokingly knowing it was because he wanted me to cash a check for him.  (Reminder: 1990 timeframe)

On the way to the (rape) location

He said he did not know why he was so violent.  He said he asked his mother was there anything in his past that caused him to be violent. He said his mother told him "no." We even passed by his old girlfriend's house.  He said "this reminds him of the old times."

My younger self wrote very detailed notes.  As I read through the pages,  I could tell that I was clearly trying to sort out this twisted tale of a bad relationship. I even wrote that I could not do anything about the abuse, but I had every right to report the rape.

Fight, Survive, Live

I hope young ladies in questionable relationships see the flags that I refused to see. Your life may depend on it.

Prominence

If the person who allegedly committed the crime is from a prominent family, then they are likely to get a slap on the hand and set free like my rapist. (i.e. #MeTooMovement)

If an alleged victim of an alleged crime is from a prominent circle, then the alleged person charged with the alleged crime is likely to be made an example of regardless of the lack of evidence supporting alleged act.  (i.e. #exonerateMichael campaign)

My 1990 Rape Survivor Story

Chills went through my body as I opened the large reusable folder/bag to revisit a night that changed my life.

I was the Hendersonville woman (second degree rape survivor). 

And here is my story:

On December 13, 1990, the cooperative education students of DuPont (Brevard, NC) travelled to Asheville to eat dinner at Annabelle's in the Asheville Mall. After dinner, we all decided to go dancing at Adam's in Arden, NC.  We all split up into separate cars. I rode with Mark and before we left Annabelle's  he told the rest of the co-workers that we were going to get gas and get him a beer, and we would meet them at Adam's. Mark (age 21) and I then went to get gas and get him a beer.  We got onto the expressway headed to Adam's. He then asked me "was I ready?" I said "yes."  He asked me again, and I repeated the same answer. He then said "Famous last words" and immediately took an exit off the expressway.  I was wondering where we were going. I asked and he was saying just wait until we get there. We were headed to a residential area.  The next thing I knew we were going down a very steep hill and into a valley. I knew that I was not going to have sex with him in the car. So before he turned off the ignition, I said "Mark, I changed my mind." He said "it's TOO LATE." He turned off the ignition. He moved on the passenger side in front of me, and he said "you don't play games with me." He continued to threaten me by not backing off. So I said very strongly and aggressively - "NO. I DO NOT TRUST YOU ANYMORE." I then moved back in order to rest my back against the seat because I figured that he understood and accepted what I had said.  But he had not because he let the seat back and was getting ready to pull my leggings down.  I immediately put my left hand on my left thigh as a defense which I  used all throughout the rape.  Mark then told me to move my hand.  He told me to move my hand two or three times. I refused to move my hand. He then took his right hand and put his fingers in the joints of my left shoulder. He was hurting me.  I then moved my hand from my thigh, and he stopped hurting my shoulder. He was starting to pull down my leggings and underpants at the same time.  I said to him, "I don't have a choice?" He responded sarcastically- "you don't have a choice?" He finished pulling down my leggings. I then said "No, Mark, I changed my mind." He then said "I AM GOING TO FUCK THE HELL OUT OF YOU."  He started fingering me. As he began, he said "I hope this does not hurt you, but it will make it easier." A few months prior to this rape, he violently took my virginity. After he finished fingering me, he pulled down his pants and underpants; my mind drifted into helplessness. He reached into the back of the car to get a box of condoms.  He attempted to take just one, but he was going so fast that one or two extra came out, and he immediately put them back into the box and put the box back in the back of the car. He tore the blue wrapper off of the condom and carefully put it on.  I asked him was there any chance of me getting pregnant? He then asked " do I have a period? and I said "yes." He asked when was my last one?" I replied "two or three weeks ago."  He then said "THEN NO." I put my hand on my thigh again. He then told  me to move my hand.  He kept saying "move your hand; Benita, move your hand." So I would move my hand after the third command because I was scared that he would hurt my shoulder again. He started penile penetration. My vaginal muscles had tensed up preventing him from penetrating all the way.  My body was responding from the trauma of him taking my virginity a few months prior. So he started fingering me again. Then he tried penile penetration again. My vaginal muscles were still tensed. I was about a size 4 or size 6 petite in size. He told me to open my legs. He was still not penetrating far enough in. He then used his left hand to finish taking my leggings off of my right leg.  He bent my right leg up to hopefully attain a deeper penetration.  This did not work either.  He lifted by body up with his hands and let me down and said "this is about worthless." He tried penetration again. He was still using his right shoulder to muffle my mouth each time he attempted penetration to keep from hearing me express the pain that I felt when we were together the first time. He was not penetrating any further so he asked me in my ear while he was still partially inside of me - "HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE FUCKED BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU?" He then tried to force penile penetration by going in a vigorously circular motion.  It did work for a split second, and my body responded as if I had be punched in the stomach. My stomach suddenly contracted, and the air that was in my stomach rushed out through my mouth. At that moment, we both had had enough. He got back on the driver's side and propped his arm up on the window after he let my seat back up. The next thing he says " I was only with you because Monique(his girlfriend) was not getting along well right now." He then got out of the car and took off the condom and got back in the car. He started pulling up his pants. I began pulling myself back together. I was trying to rationalize the situation, but then I began putting it in the back of my mind. He then cranked the car up and we were headed to Adam's.  He asked me "do I respect him?" I immediately said "NO," and then I said "yes, I respect you, but I do not think too highly of you." (my politically correct nature kicked in)  He rudely told me to fix my hair, and he rudely told me to put on makeup. I told him he should be happy I was ever with him. He then replied "Do you remember when I told you I dated mediocre girls? Well, they would be 10's here So you should be happy I was with you. I told him he could say at least one good thing about me. He said "I was nice." He said "Benita, you're nice." He also said "I was too naive." I told him that I lost an earring, and he said "I had to find it because he had almost gotten in trouble before with his old girlfriend when she found one in the car that was not hers. But he told her it was his sister's and she had used his car.  I told him to stop by a gas station or store near Adam's before going to Adam's in order to get myself fixed up.  We stopped by Budget Rent A Car near the airport.  I got out the car and went into the restroom. When I returned to the car, Mark was not in the car. I looked for my earring. It  was on the back seat. I put it on. Mark came back to the car and drove us to Adam's.  I forced myself to act as if "nothing had happened." He told me to just tell them we stopped by his house to make phone calls. He put on a jacket to cover the lipstick stains from muffling my mouth. He told me " Not to become a whore." He told me "he hopes I won't say anything about what happened because he damn sure won't. We entered Adam's together, but quickly went our separate ways inside.  

Well, I told a friend that weekend about the ordeal. She made me go to the hospital. When Mark showed up at the hospital in his fraternity letters, it prompted his arrest.  

The rape never went to trial.  He had to complete a series of counseling appointments and the District Attorney dropped the charges.  Mark's family was prominent in the area. They did not want to destroy his life. That is how the cookie crumbles when it comes to womens' rights. I can only hope that I was Mark's last rape victim because clearly, I had not been his first.

#MetooMovement

Somehow, God still has a Master Plan for us all.  Tests and Testimonies.