Justice for Gordon Cole, Jr.

Justice for Gordon Cole, Jr.

Gordon Cole Jr., is a “working man’s man” who is appreciated most for doing all he can to ensure the well-being of his family. His love for others runs deep and his sense of humor spreads laughter throughout his family. Gordon is an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and LA Lakers. Creating and listening to music is another joy in his life. Gordon has learned numerous life-lessons through various incidents, some requiring accountability and a commitment towards making healthier choices. These choices involved marrying a childhood friend from preschool and becoming a father of three.

On December 29, 2022 Gordon, his wife, and their children experienced a dangerous encounter with police while settling in for a quiet evening at home. Police misconduct and overzealous prosecution resulted in his wrongful arrest, a barrage of charges, and other harms including excessive bail and lengthy pretrial detention. A phone call to his wife resulted in an additional felony charge. Facing a system stacked against him, Cole’s supporters fought to expose the use of Chokeholds within the system, clear his name, and reunite his family. 

Timeline of Tragedy

• March/December 2021: Gordon Cole faces arrests stemming from alleged domestic violence incidents.
• December 29, 2022: Cole, working to fulfill probation terms, is subjected to a wellness check that escalated into 12 criminal charges.
• December 31, 2022: While in custody, Cole is charged with violating a restraining order for a simple phone call to his wife.
• May 6, 2023: Protests bring attention to the Cole family's plight, highlighting police and prosecutorial misconduct. A pretrial analysis identified multiple civil rights violations during the December 2022 arrest. 
• August 1, 2023: Cole entered a plea bargain to resolve the 2021 charges and the single phone call charge from 2022. Nine felonies and two misdemeanors from the December 2022 incident are dropped.
• February 22, 2024: Gordon Cole Jr. was released from custody and returned to his family. 

The Chokehold of Injustice

The Cole family is recovering from a 15-point chokehold of injustice perpetuated by the system meant to protect them. This includes:

• Guilt by Association
• Overcharging
• Excessive Bail
• Police Misconduct
• Pretrial Detention
• Media Manipulation
• Financial Abuse
• Prosecutorial Misconduct
• Pretrial Restrictions
• Family Separation
• Loss of Employment
• Loss of Home
• Judicial Misconduct
• Wrongful Conviction
• Time

The Fight for Justice

Gordon Cole Jr., his wife, and determined advocates, continue their fight to clear his name entirely and end the Chokeholds within the legal system that led to this injustice. Cole aims to use his story to help raise awareness and fight for justice reform, turning his pain into a higher purpose.   

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