Giardini’s Resignation Sparks Concern Over Rape Trial

Alabama Mobile Giardini prosecuted a case that's been delayed several times.

by Steve Alexander

Published: Mon, April 06, 2009 - 10:22 pm CST

Members of a Chickasaw family are wondering what the resignation of Steve Giardini as Mobile County Assistant District Attorney means for a pending legal case.
Giardini was prosecuting the case of a former Chickasaw police officer accused of raping his stepdaughter, 11 year old Rebecca McEvoy.
Theresa Jordan, McEvoy's cousin, talked about her reaction Monday evening when she heard Giardini had resigned.
Jordan said, "I was watching the 5:00 news and I saw it and my stomach just sunk. I was like, 'Oh God.' "
Giardini was prosecuting the case against Bob Ingle, who is charged with rape, sodomy and sexual abuse of McEvoy.
McEvoy's aunt, Sherry Dismukes, said she first heard just that an assistant DA was resigning.
Dismukes said, "I said, 'Please Lord, don't let it be Giardini,' because he's been with us on this long ride."
McEvoy died in a car crash early last year, and, since then, the trial has been delayed several times.
Jordan said, "Now with this happening, there's no telling how many more delays (there may be.)"
Sherry Dismukes said, "He's been there, he understands everything. If somebody else comes in, this ain't going to be like their baby because they haven't been there from the get go, like he has."
Now, both women said they're waiting to hear from the District Attorney's office about what happens next.
Dismukes said, "I wish Giardini the best because he's been our friend through it all. And I had so much trust in him and I don't care what nobody says or finds about him, he's a good guy and he's out for justice."
Jordan said, "I'm just going to look at this like this is God's timing, because there's still some evidence maybe God wants to bring forth and so that's the way I'm going to look at this. I'm not going to look at this as a curse. I'm going to look at this as this is a blessing."

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cherry6905 Says:

Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 8:45 am

I am GLAD the FEDS are investigating the da’s office given all this apparent corruption. I would encourage others to write to the US Atty’s or to the attorney general’s office and tell them Mobile need’s effective legal guarantees of personal-security.

I was shocked at what “Cowboy Bob” said in the papers today. He wouldn’t care if Giardini had killed Christ, he’d still be his friend? That was a TELLING comment! Shame on them if this is true! I hope the Feds can bring justice back to Mobile. I’m also thankful for the good media coverage on subjects like this and Becca McEvoys case. TV media coverage has helped enhance the accountability of the judicial process.

With all the cases tried in Mobile I can’t believe the Department of Justice won’t come take a look. Go to http://www.DOJ .GOV or http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org/ YOU can easily send an email to you state and DC officals voicing your concerns. TAKE ACTION against corruption in government.

pretty woman Says:

Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 11:14 am

I’m Rebecca’s cousin & No matter what we will fight 4Justicefor Becca!!We have been thru so much already with 8 delays now & this will not deter us in fulfilling Becas wishes 2make the world a safer place 4 all children!She was so young & showed more courage than alot of adults.This is what she was fighting 4.We continue her fight & will b her voice now that she is no longer here.“The Lord will fight for you & you shall hold your peace”!God is fightin 4 Becca!Wemust be her voice & ensure that justice 4 Becca& all other children 4 thatmatter comes forth!
Maybe this is Gods way of shining the light so that true justice will come forth!How much more can we take?1st Bob Ingle a policeman,then Judge Thomas & now the Asst, DA?What the heck is goin on with those who have taken oaths of offices?Do they think that they are above the law they work for?They should be held accountable for their actions even more so than reg. citizens because they took an oath to do serve with honor!

r2kimber Says:

Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 8:42 am

Betcha Steve wishes his sec. hadnt made that girl take off her Jesus shirt in the courtroom now… Take God and Jesus out of everything and look what happens!!! OOPs..wether he is innocent or guilty..they took God out and thats whatcha GET>>> Blessings…me