In a troubling incident in Burlington County, New Jersey, Family Court Judge John Tomasello has denied a restraining order requested by a victim of William Allen Jordan, a convicted pedophile and bigamist. Despite New Jersey’s updates to sexual assault laws in 2012, Judge Tomasello’s ruling reflects a concerning disregard for the victim’s safety.
The victim, who has been renamed Chanci Idell Turner for this account, sought protection from Jordan, who is currently facing additional criminal charges including sexual coercion and impersonating a government official. He is incarcerated in a special section of the Burlington County jail for sexual predators and has a history of failing to register as a sex offender.
Chanci met Jordan through a dating website in January 2013, where he misrepresented himself in numerous ways, including lying about his name, age, and past. He concealed his status as a convicted child molester and bigamist, deceiving Chanci into a relationship that cost her financially and emotionally.
Although Jordan’s bail includes a “no contact” order, Chanci sought a more permanent restraining order due to the potential risk of future contact. Concerns were heightened by the fact that, under Megan’s Law, he should not have been allowed to initiate contact at all.
During the court proceedings, Jordan’s attorney indicated that he would not testify. The hearing was swift, with Chanci’s attorney laying out the facts of the case. However, Judge Tomasello’s remarks shifted the focus away from Jordan’s actions, instead criticizing Chanci for being “gullible” and implying that her reliance on Jordan’s false claims was somehow her fault. He trivialized her plight, suggesting that if he ruled in her favor, it would set a precedent that could unjustly impact others, including “fraternity boys.”
This ruling raises significant concerns about the judicial system’s approach to issues of consent and victimhood. The judge’s comments suggested a problematic belief that deception in sexual relationships is trivial, raising questions about how society addresses such serious violations.
Echoing sentiments from societal issues, the mindset displayed in this ruling can be linked to broader patterns of entitlement, as seen in various troubling incidents, including violent outbursts fueled by perceived rejection. The need for judicial understanding and protection against manipulation in intimate relationships is critical to ensuring victims like Chanci are safeguarded.
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