Chapter 14 - DORINDA SAYS THE ROLLING PIN WAS AN ACCIDENT
Her first statement:
"I raised the rolling pin while arguing. Camille moved backward into it."
Video destroyed that.
Second version:
"I tapped her shoulder."
Video showed a full swing.
Third:
"I intended to strike the counter beside her."
Again no.
Her lawyer eventually stopped public explanations.
Good.
At deposition in the civil protective-order matter, Dorinda answered carefully.
"Did you intend to hit Camille?"
Pause.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"She called my son a thief."
"Was that false?"
"I believed it was."
"Did you believe physical punishment was appropriate?"
"No."
"Then why?"
"I lost control."
There.
Then the threat.
"Disrespect me again and I'll break you."
"What did you mean?"
"I was angry."
"Did you intend to break a bone?"
"No."
"Did you intend to frighten her?"
Dorinda looked down.
"Yes."
That supported the case well enough.
No need convert the rolling pin into attempted murder.
She struck a seven-month-pregnant woman.
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