UPDATE:

Unlike The Repository, when the STARK POLITICAL REPORT (The Report) does a piece that provides a candidate for Stark County office notoriety; The Report offers an opponent to that candidate space to react or respond.

Attorney Jean Madden (Republican) is running Frank Forchione (Democrat) for judge of the Stark County Common Pleas Court.

What follows is Attorney Madden's complete reaction:

Although, I would prefer not to comment regarding Mr. Forchione's handling of this particular case, I am very happy to hear that an innocent person was not convicted. I have concerns as to the investigation of this particular case given the information presented to the prosecution during the early pre-trial stages of this matter. I am also concerned about the use of a government web site with extremely limited access that was used for personal information gathering. It was not a site available to the accused or her attorney to access to assist in their investigation of this matter.

This case is a perfect example of how witnesses can be incorrect in their memory of an event and the need for an independent investigation into allegations. There are usually at least 2 sides to every story and a seasoned attorney, whether defense or prosecution, looks at all sides in reviewing their case.