Sex abuse case & Dr. Cole's husband

spelgrad00 · #1 12-20-2001, 06:27 AM

Judge Seals File in Sex Abuse Case

A Fulton County judge this week decided to keep sealed a file about a sexual abuse case. Last June, Arthur James Robinson, 65, pleaded guilty to child molestation and aggravated sexual assault in exchange for 10 years of probation. Superior Court Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore, who took the plea, said Robinson didn't get preferential treatment because he is the husband of Johnnetta Cole, former president of Spelman College. She said the victim's family did not want to put their 12-year-old daughter through the trauma of a trial. The family has requested the court file be sealed. Moore said she is keeping it sealed while lawyers try to determine a way to protect the victim's identity, whom the judge described as still traumatized. Defense lawyer Drew Findling said his client got probation because he contacted the state Division of Family and Children Services and the police after the molestation, made a statement and got into counseling. The district attorney's investigation supported his client's position that the molestation was a one-time act, Findling said

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This is terrible, the former president of Spelman College, Johnetta B. Cole's husband molested a ten year old girl. The girl's family didn't want her to go through the publicity of a trial so he did not go to jail. I included the link for anyone that wants to read the story first hand. I feel so sorry for the little girl and I wonder if Dr. Cole is going to leave her husband. What do you ladies think about the idea of standing by your man in a situation like this?

korkscru · #2 12-20-2001, 09:00 AM

Well, it all depends.... It depends on the evidence. I would haveto hear my husband's side of the story and, more importantly, the girl's side. Being a counselor and a former childhood victim of molestation, I would readily recognize many of the symptoms. I could not see myself supporting or "standing by my man" if I suspected that the allegations were true.

I don't know Dr. Cole personally, but I had the chance to hear her speak in 1994 at our first Fall commencement at SC State University. I've also read many articles which featured her and her many accomplishments. I pray that the allegations are not true about her husband. I can only IMAGINE what she (and her family) must be going through right now.

AKA2D '91 · #3 12-20-2001, 10:48 AM

I'm sorry, but her accomplishments do not have anything to do with the fact that this man POSSIBLY molested a CHILD. If he did this, he is a SICK-O indeed.

Cut it off I say! Cut it off!

spelgrad00 · #4 12-20-2001, 12:42 PM

I definetely agree with you. I agree that he is a sicko and is probably getting special treatment because he is Dr. Cole's husband. He should go to jail because most child molesters strike more than once and this probably isn't his first time doing something like this. It is probably just the first time he got caught. My only mention of Dr. Cole is to say the agony she must be going through because her man is a sicko.

Happydaysf91 · #5 12-20-2001, 01:02 PM

I didn't see the ariticle under your link...could you tell me the title of the article. Have a good day!

JJSP01 · #6 12-20-2001, 02:20 PM

Do not pass go, do not collect $200!

If that man (should I call him a man?) is guilty of those charges, then he should rot in jail for the rest of his natural life! A crime against a child is one of the most horrific things that can be done and I do not see how Dr. Cole could even look at her husband if the allegations are true.

If he were my husband, I'd spit in his eye and send his sorry ass packing!

tickledpink · #7 12-20-2001, 03:33 PM

That is awful. Do they have children? all kinds of thoughts must be going through her mind if they do. He needs to go to jail. If all of the evidence was against him, I wouldn't stand by him. I still don't understand why Hilary is still with Bill.

korkscru · #8 12-20-2001, 04:16 PM

And that's EXACTLY what I said. I said that I could not see myself supporting or "standing by my man" if he did that. I made that statement about Dr. Cole to show that I'm familiar with what SHE is about and I feel really bad for HER having to go through this situation. I am in NO way saying that she should stay with her husband if he did this. And I agree, TOTALLY, that she should leave his behind and he should be punished if he's found guilty of this terrible, terrible crime.

CkretCrush8 · #9 12-20-2001, 04:53 PM

Personally I would stand by my husband. Yes he did something despicable and worthy of punishment; however, he is still my husband. I love this man and my love for my husband will not just turn off instantly. I will be deeply saddened if it was true, or even he was found guilty, but I would also forgive him if he asked me to forgive him. We can't hold grudges against anyone, especially someone we have loved and grown to know over the years. Like I said before i would be extremely hurt and betrayed upon whether it is true or not. Prayerfully my husband will be honest with me if I question him about it. If I found out he lied to me then that may be grounds for dismissal but not before then. I will stand by him through this time. He needs me more than ever during this time. I saw how my aunt stood by the name of her husband when i told my family what he did to me. I commended her for standing by him, but I also resented her for not believing me and calling me a liar. I cannot judge my husband, leave his side, or anything until all the FACTS are presented. When you truly love someone, you love them unconditionally and I especially mean that when I will make my marriage vows.

Imperial11 · #10 12-20-2001, 05:46 PM

There would be no need for my husband to ask me for my forgiveness if he is ever accused of molesting a child. He has bigger issues than me to deal with (like the law and most importantly GOD!) Of course, I would probably still love him, but I wouldn't allow my love for him to "blind" me from the truth.

No, I definitely would NOT "stand by" him if the accusations were found to be true or even if I felt that they may be true before he is actually convicted . The marriage will be over and as far as I'm concerned, he would be just another sick b@$t@rd that should be put UNDERNEATH the penitentiary.

I'm sure that Soror Cole is devastated, but will remain strong as she deals with this awful situation.

stillwater15 · #11 12-21-2001, 12:10 AM

marriage is supposed to last through better/worse, richer/poorer, etc. however, there are instances when enough is enough. while molesting that child, he also committed adultery and emotionally scarred her for life(possibly). that's too much for me. i believe that i could forgive him, but our marriage would be finished.

RedAngel · #12 12-22-2001, 09:04 AM

Where is the article? I tried the link but it wouldn't come up.

spelgrad00 · #13 12-22-2001, 10:02 AM

I apologize to everyone that went to the link and couldn't see the article. On the day of the event the link was valid, but I guess as a the news changes so does AJC's website. Perhaps you can go to the website and put in Keywords and view it that way. Dr. Cole's husband's name is Arthur Robins

BeeJae · #14 12-22-2001, 11:48 AM

I suggest you check your sources....

I checked on the day you posted and have searched the archives back to 1985 and can find nothing about this...

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Originally posted by spelgrad00
I apologize to everyone that went to the link and couldn't see the article. On the day of the event the link was valid, but I guess as a the news changes so does AJC's website. Perhaps you can go to the website and put in Keywords and view it that way. Dr. Cole's husband's name is Arthur Robins

spelgrad00 · #15 12-22-2001, 12:37 PM

I tried the search and I am having the same problem. I contacted ajc and let them know that I was a Spelman Alumna trying to locate the story and hopefully they will get back to me. I apologize to everyone who tried to look at they story and wasn't able to.