Media

Here we are 16 months after John's conviction and the media is still publishing half-truths. For those of you who read the article on WKBN, did you notice the story changed three times? Did you notice at the bottom of the article it has an option to "suggest correction"?

How many people do you think submitted a correction and the media bought it?

The first story that hit at 11:43am wasn't as negative as I was expecting. I took screenshots and uploaded them to TikTok.

When I searched the article again to read to John, the storyline changed. It stated, "Morgan struck --- 3 times with his gun". Wait, what? I've realized on this journey that the media only reports biased information to fit their narrative. How many of you saw that and thought "wow he deserves life"? Without knowing the truth, I would. John and I dissected the article, but our first thought was "why are they reporting on this". I thought maybe our Attorney reached out to let them know but John said, "for as many inconsistencies it's definitely the prosecutor".

It didn't dawn on me until the 5th read that the information they published isn't public knowledge. If you go and check the Mahoning County docket it has the PCR filed, but it doesn't have the "attachment" of what the report says. Yet, WKBN knew it was on ineffective, dash cam discrepancies, and the OJI instructions. The story is definitely one sided. Wonder if they'll report the facts when it does become public record?

I tried to stay away from the comment section to save myself from responding to uneducated individuals. As of this morning, I caved. It wasn't as bad as I anticipated. I read most of them and didn't even feel the need to respond. Who am I to correct them of their ignorance? What's the point when people of that nature are filled with hate and revenge?

The other comments are from a few outsiders who have zero clue or awareness of the case. In my eyes, they are key board warriors. These are men/women who have accomplished little in life, who are miserable within themselves that they want the world to know how "big and bad" they are. Yet when confronted in person, they cower. These are people with irrelevant things to say. These are people we pray for.

I've read the article multiple times with each paragraph something new added. What happed to actually reporting the truth? Journalism is dead. Does anyone ever sit back and think "what happened to actually investigating a story not just getting one sided information"? I don't get it.

No one prepares you for the aftermath of the conviction. To be honest, no one prepares you for anything. When the news picked this up in 2022 the article was so botched that the comment section was flooded with hate and ignorance. I was a different person back then so of course I responded. I've since apologized for my hateful words.

After his conviction last year my inbox was filled with people sending me updates from the news. Some left messages of encouragement, while others said, "let it go Meg, move on". Know what's wild? The one's who said "move on let it go" are the same exact people I've had in my life for decades. These were my friends. It's the one's I've just met who have encouraged my fight and continue to pray for us while I fight every battle alone. It's amazing to me.

I don't expect people to understand. I'm not even sure I would understand it if I wasn't faced with it. What I do know, is this situation literally could have happened to anyone who chooses their children over themselves. Only for that child to turn her back so quick on her father, and for what.... money?

I don't think I've ever been so passionate about something than I have advocating for John. I always knew I had a greater purpose in life, and it always included helping the less fortunate. Even then I wasn't fully satisfied. I felt my skills, talent, and compassion for others could be utilized doing much more. I just didn't know how it looked back then, and now that I'm growing closer in my faith, I realized I wasn't ready.

It's cliche to say, but often true "God doesn't give you anything you can't handle". Three years ago, I would have responded to every hateful comment, sought revenge, and exposed the women for who they truly are. Today, I choose forgiveness. I choose to pray for the same individuals who condemned John for the set-up they planned. I pray nightly for the prosecutors, even the ones who continue to lie and cheat. I pray for the Attorneys who robbed John blind for their 60 minutes of fame. The Justices who continue to deny every appeal based on false information and favors being owed. The media for not allowing the truth of our corrupt town and politicians. I pray for all of you, and I'll continue to pray until God calls me home.

Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."