Wendy's Motion to Dismiss Denied

We are deeply saddened to report that Wendy's motion to dismiss was denied by Judge Rodriguez this morning at Kern County Superior Court.

The Kern County DA offered a plea deal of voluntary manslaughter, time served, meaning Wendy would avoid further incarceration. However, she'd have a felony on her record for defending her life. This isn't justice. We only wish the DA would show as much sympathy to the victim as they do the abuser.

If Wendy doesn't accept the plea deal, the Kern County DA will retry her, and her family will be retraumatized all over again. This is how plea deals operate as forms of coercion. Wendy reports back to court this Friday to discuss the next steps.