Sonoma County Separates Elderly Gay Couple- Page 3

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 4/20/10 at 9:40am

i heard barry was there and personally took a swing at one of the elders. he's all sneaky like that.

[Plum]

Posted: 4/20/10 at 3:11pm

Jordan, according to the suit, basically the defendants lied their asses off and said that the plaintiff was suffering from severe dementia and needed to be confined for his own good. Then they forced him into a less-than-lovely nursing home and told him he had no choice but to stay there. (Hence the false imprisonment allegations.) The suit argues that plaintiff was deprived of due process since he was never allowed to present his side of the case.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 4/21/10 at 8:50pm

Well, if you did send an email to the county, this is the response you got:

Email response for Greene v. Sonoma County Inquiries


Thank you for your email regarding the Harold Scull and Clay Greene matter involving the Sonoma County Public Guardian’s Office. We appreciate the concern that has been expressed by the comments received and know that when the full facts are able to be revealed there will be a better understanding. It is the policy of this department not to disclose confidential matters concerning clients assisted by the agencies operating under its direction. This is consistent with federal and state privacy laws.



What can be legally shared at this point is as follows: The Sonoma County Public Guardian became involved in this matter as a result of a report from Harold Scull that Clay Greene had physically assaulted him, resulting in Mr. Scull's hospitalization. Mr. Greene's domestic violence against Mr. Scull has been independently verified during the course of litigation, including reports of witnesses who tended to Mr. Scull following his hospitalization. While criminal charges were not filed, that does not mean there was no domestic violence. In order to file criminal charges, there must be proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the highest standard known in the law.



Recent online commentary reflects a distorted presentation of the underlying facts. The County is confident that when the full facts can be discussed they will show the individuals involved received appropriate services. More importantly, we are confident that the facts will show that the services received by Mr. Scull and Mr. Greene reflect the ongoing commitment to protect vulnerable citizens from harm and that no issues of discrimination were present.



Unfortunately, it appears the Plaintiffs are trying to litigate this case through the internet and the press – trying to spin the case as one of insensitivity towards people who happen to be gay by County Staff. In fact, this case is really about domestic violence and the statutory obligation the County has to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse and harm.



The heart of this case is protecting an elder victim of domestic violence. That’s why the Public Guardian’s Office took the actions it did. The County has a long history of taking a strong stand against domestic violence no matter who is the victim.



Very truly yours,



Joshua A. Myers

Deputy County Counsel

Sonoma County Counsel's Office

575 Administration Drive, Suite 105A

Santa Rosa, California 95403

Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/21/10 at 10:15pm

Gee thanks, Deputy Counsel Myers, but how do you explain the confiscation of property?