Manny Abarca Pleads Not Guilty As Lawyer Blames Wife For Youngster In Danger

First, this word from a respected spokesperson deserves attention and answers a great deal of local social media misunderstanding regarding how muni court functions . . . 

The judge hasn’t "found him in violation" of anything. He hasn’t even had a court date. He has merely been charged by City Prosecutor with violating the protection order. 

(Local MSM coverage is) implying an outcome in a pending case and that someone is guilty when they are still presumed innocent.

And then . . .

We noticed local news downplaying this angle but it deserves attention . . . 

MANNY'S LAWYER CASTS BLAME IN THIS MESSY PUBLIC DIVORCE & DOMESTIC DRAMA!!!

 Check this bold tactics that shouldn't escape the attention of apt Kansas City news readers . . . 

Attorney says Abarca took son out of fear for his safety

Aldo Caller, the attorney representing Abarca in Johnson County . . . 

He claims that Abarca's wife is actually the one who put the child in danger.

"There was an incident where his wife tried to take the child under circumstances he thought to be dangerous," Caller told FOX4.

"We are going to show all of that in court. We want everyone to give these people some peace, some privacy, and let the court resolve all of these situations."

His attorney said Abarca was looking out for his son when he took the child.

"He has done what, I think, what any father who is concerned about the nature of a child would do," Caller said. "He has looked out for the safety and welfare of the child, and we are prepared to show that in court."

He said the claims of domestic battery are false.

"There are things, I think, that will be shocking to a lot of people – things that are not at all uncommon in many relationships, but we're going to leave that to the courts to decide," Abarca's attorney told . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca entered a not guilty plea during his first appearance in court on Thursday in Johnson County.

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