Adam Taylor

Tuesday my husband and I met with Dan Skinner and Sam Garrison with the State Attorney's office.  Our purpose was to inquire why charges were not filed against Adam Taylor.  Basically we were told that by Taylor's own admission he did break the law and lewd charges could be filed, but it was the decision of Harry Shorstein not to file any charges.  They stated that they were not going for lewd charges, but instead sexual assault.  I felt these two individuals seemed honestly concerned for the situation, but their hands are tied on this as a decision was made by their superiors.  They stated they did believe my daughter and would meet with her to tell her this and discuss the ramifications of a trial so she is knowledgeable of what is involved.    Mr. Skinner stated that lewd charges are often used when there was consent, even though it is not required for the charge.  This is why they did not seek lewd charges.  He said sometimes sexual battery charges are reduced to lewd charges as negotiation. My husband and I expressed that we were wanting him charged with the lewd charges instead of no charges at all.  He suggested we meet with Julie Schlax with the Jacksonville State Attorney's Office, then after the election with Harry Shorstein.  They stressed that the SAO is not being politically motivated.  I have to say that these gentlemen seemed very concerned about the entire situation.  Mr. Skinner said he would be doing exactly what we are doing if it was his daughter.  I truly want to believe in the system and the people we have entrusted to make lawful decisions, so I will do as they stated and take it to the next level.  We were also told that the case could be reopened, no explanation will be given on that at the present time.  If that information is given to Taylor's attorney I will lose what trust I do have with the SAO.  Interestingly though prior to our preestablished meeting I got a call that Hank Coxe had a meeting with Dan Skinner.  Coincidence?  Let me know what you think.