I just wanted to ensure those of you who suggested that "was_a_gymnast" and I get involved, that I have. I sent a letter to the judge prior to sentencing and have also made it clear that I would be available for further information. It is evident that the "law enforcement" (and I use that term loosely) and his persecuter (I mean prosecuter) wife have no clue what they are talking about and are going only by the heresay of two disturbed women. They admitted to not knowing him prior to any of this. That is why I made it clear that I would be available for further questioning or as a character witness as someone who is actually KNOWLEDGEABLE about what happened during those years.
One last comment to the moronic mjdj husband (by the way, you and your wife seem to make the perfect couple)...
You say that Greg had no gymnastics experience prior to YGC. Once again, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. He was my coach for YEARS prior to that at the Warren YWCA. Unfortunately, the team folded due to funding at which time he went to YGC.
That was really a shame because my teammates and our parents would have been happy to continue working with such an upstanding young man as Greg.
It's such a shame that a couple pathetic girls who felt the need to throw themselves at him have decided to now destroy his life based on their reprehensible previous behavior, which as the other former gymnast said, was visible to everyone! Do I think he was their "victim" at the time of the alleged relationship? No (just as they were not his victims). He certainly is their victim now.
I will continue to read this blog as I'm interested in supporting the Dew family. But I intend to skip every comment posted by "mjdj" and I would encourage others to do the same. They only want attention and to get people riled up. Much like an annoying child, if you ignore them, they will likely go away.
I did not see your last post before I submitted my comments. Why are you trying to make this man versus women? It is a case of justice. Again, men make false accusations as well. This is not a gender issue. Please refrain from making it one.
I moved away from Ohio 11 years ago so I have only recently found out about what was happening with Greg. He was my coach for many years. I have been a victim of sexual harrasment by teachers and employers. I was also the victim of violent sexual assault. If I thought it was possible that Greg was a sexual predator, I would be the first to want him to face the consequences. That is just not the case.
I witnessed for years the gymnasts from my gym and from others throw themselves at Greg (he was quite attractive!) but he always responded professionally, or at the most treating these girls in a sisterly way.
He spent time with us girls at gymnastics camp, and my very hands-on, protetive parents had no problem trusting me in his care, with good reason.
Although I have not been in touch with him since my gymnastics career ended, I cannot imagine that a person can change at their core to become the monster the justice system is making him out to be.
To the gentleman who said he will no longer be nice to women other than his wife, I want to say what a shame that I think that is. Women falsely accuse men and men falsely accuse women of crimes everyday. That is the world we live in. If you let that turn you into a cold, uncaring person, that would make you no better than those falsely accusing Dr. Dew.
Dew sentenced to 43-year term
I just wanted to ensure those of you who suggested that "was_a_gymnast" and I get involved, that I have. I sent a letter to the judge prior to sentencing and have also made it clear that I would be available for further information. It is evident that the "law enforcement" (and I use that term loosely) and his persecuter (I mean prosecuter) wife have no clue what they are talking about and are going only by the heresay of two disturbed women. They admitted to not knowing him prior to any of this. That is why I made it clear that I would be available for further questioning or as a character witness as someone who is actually KNOWLEDGEABLE about what happened during those years.
April 10, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Dew sentenced to 43-year term
One last comment to the moronic mjdj husband (by the way, you and your wife seem to make the perfect couple)...
You say that Greg had no gymnastics experience prior to YGC. Once again, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. He was my coach for YEARS prior to that at the Warren YWCA. Unfortunately, the team folded due to funding at which time he went to YGC.
That was really a shame because my teammates and our parents would have been happy to continue working with such an upstanding young man as Greg.
It's such a shame that a couple pathetic girls who felt the need to throw themselves at him have decided to now destroy his life based on their reprehensible previous behavior, which as the other former gymnast said, was visible to everyone! Do I think he was their "victim" at the time of the alleged relationship? No (just as they were not his victims). He certainly is their victim now.
I will continue to read this blog as I'm interested in supporting the Dew family. But I intend to skip every comment posted by "mjdj" and I would encourage others to do the same. They only want attention and to get people riled up. Much like an annoying child, if you ignore them, they will likely go away.
April 5, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Dew sentenced to 43-year term
Roy,
I did not see your last post before I submitted my comments. Why are you trying to make this man versus women? It is a case of justice. Again, men make false accusations as well. This is not a gender issue. Please refrain from making it one.
April 2, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Dew sentenced to 43-year term
I moved away from Ohio 11 years ago so I have only recently found out about what was happening with Greg. He was my coach for many years. I have been a victim of sexual harrasment by teachers and employers. I was also the victim of violent sexual assault. If I thought it was possible that Greg was a sexual predator, I would be the first to want him to face the consequences. That is just not the case.
I witnessed for years the gymnasts from my gym and from others throw themselves at Greg (he was quite attractive!) but he always responded professionally, or at the most treating these girls in a sisterly way.
He spent time with us girls at gymnastics camp, and my very hands-on, protetive parents had no problem trusting me in his care, with good reason.
Although I have not been in touch with him since my gymnastics career ended, I cannot imagine that a person can change at their core to become the monster the justice system is making him out to be.
To the gentleman who said he will no longer be nice to women other than his wife, I want to say what a shame that I think that is. Women falsely accuse men and men falsely accuse women of crimes everyday. That is the world we live in. If you let that turn you into a cold, uncaring person, that would make you no better than those falsely accusing Dr. Dew.
April 2, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. permalink suggest removal