Summary: In a
highly unusual move, Ally Francis, who has plead guilty to four counts of money
launderings, has provided an explanation for her actions on gatewaycityradio.com
where she says she was simply manipulated by a love interest. KC Star gossip guy
Hearne Christopher confirmed (8/28) that she did write the following message,
but he refused to give credit to this site or Gatewaycityradio.com
Link to original story.
My name is
Ally Francis--former traffic reporter for KCVT5, Kansas City
To whom it may concern:
I guess there has been a certain amount of interest in what has become my
'situation.' As anyone who has had experience with legal matters understands,
there is only a limited amount I can say--to protect myself and the
prosecution's case. My sole purpose for this statement is to create a context.
By sharing a small part of my experience I hope to help others make better
choices, or give some comfort to those who have walked in my shoes.
The short version:
A few years back I met a man and fell in love.
Through his constant grooming and manipulation, I became emotionally dependent.
He also manipulated the affections of my then 3-yr-old son. Dependency grew into
fear of losing the relationship. This fear was borne out of constant and veiled
assurances that his love was conditional.
The conditions were set forth by whatever he needed
at the time--my money, my blind trust, etc. Because of this, I ignored my
instincts and essentially compromised my better judgment. Simply put, I did not
want to be alone.
The exclamation point on the end of this
relationship came on an August day in 2004. That's the day I met his other
relationship. She too was a single mom. That was the last day I ever heard from
him. For about a year afterwards my son would just cry--out of the blue. He
would ask me why the man didn't love him anymore. I didn't have the heart to
tell him that man never did love him, or me, or anyone for that matter. A means
to an end--that's all we were.
Fast forward two years later. The repercussions of my involvement with this
person have caused me and my family immense heartache. The public humiliation is
bad enough, but watching my 80-year-old dad struggle to walk out of the
courtroom in tears is painful my friends.
My son, who is now almost 8-years-old, overhears
bits and pieces of my phone conversations. Today he told me that he asked his
2nd Grade teacher if she could get me a lawyer. No kidding. I told him not to
worry, I already had one. Oh yes, attorneys...they cost a lot. Of course
anything is too much when you don't have a job anymore.
Sadly, however, this is just the beginning. The fallout from this matter hasn't
been fully realized yet.
Do I find purpose in what has happened? Somewhat. A man who made a career out of
victimizing women is behind bars--hopefully for a very long time. Unfortunately,
there are many made from that same mold, who prey on women's weaknesses.
In my case, my mom had just passed away and I had
been going through a divorce and custody battle when he showed up. The best
purpose, I feel, is that someone may learn from my mistakes. Protect yourself
and your kids. Never compromise yourself, especially not for the love of a man.
What I wish to say to all who have supported me is, you have not made a mistake.
To those who question my character, I understand. To those who have condemned
me, I say good luck...life is very unpredictable.
God Bless. Arlene "Ally" Francis
