MICHIGAN
The Ionia Sentinel-Standard
By Staff reports
The Ionia Sentinel-Standard
Posted Mar 28, 2012
IONIA, Mich. —
After hearing oral arguments from the prosecution and defense, Eighth Circuit Court Judge Susanne Hoseth Kreeger agreed with the district court’s decision for Prominski to not face charges for failure to report in a suspected child abuse case in 2009.
“The circumstances that Prominski was presented with were unique,” said Kreeger. “(The victim’s mother) was seeking guidance. There was that expectation for privilege.”
After Kreeger stated her decision, those present in the courtroom started cheering. Supporters made their way to hug and shake hands with Prominski as they exited the courtroom.
“The people here are wonderful,” said Prominski, adding he was surprised by the amount of people who came to show support. “You can’t live in fear when doing God’s calling. Doing good for God and the people of the community, that is what I am called to do. You can’t minister in fear.”
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