The case against Patrick Joseph McNamara, who was accused of assault and battery in Charlottesville, will soon be dismissed according to sources close to the investigation.
Mr. McNamara’s life was upended following the unsubstantiated charges against him, including threats of eviction, loss of employment, and social stigmatization. Throughout the process, McNamara vociferously maintained his innocence and claimed GPS and other digital data would provide unimpeachable alibis for his presence during the time of the alleged attacks.
Exculpatory surveillance video has been obtained and entered into the record, which was instrumental in Mr. McNamara’s forthcoming exoneration.
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Patrick Joseph McNamara has had to face the unnecessary ramifications of being falsely accused in a public forum, and as he already knows, the consequences are and will continue to be, profound and far-reaching, inflicting irreparable damage on his reputation, livelihood, and overall well-being.
First and foremost, these false accusations have had a detrimental impact on his reputation and character. These days, once an accusation is made public, it can spread rapidly through social media, news outlets, and word of mouth, tarnishing Patrick Joseph McNamara’s image and credibility in the eyes of the public. Now, the accusations are proven to be false, but the damage to his reputation may be irreversible, creating unwarranted social stigma, and a loss of trust from peers, colleagues, and the community at large.
Furthermore, these accusations WILL have severe consequences his mental health and emotional well-being. The trauma of being falsely accused, particularly in a public setting, has statistically lead to feelings of shame, humiliation, and distress.
False accusations have serious implications for Patrick Joseph McNamara individual’s professional and financial stability. Because of the nature of the allegations against Mr. MacNamara, he has already faced disciplinary action from employment, and the loss of business opportunities. Now, that the accusations are proven false, the question remains, will he ever regain his professional standing and can he rebuild his career in the aftermath of this ordeal.
Ultimately, the damage caused by this false accusation extends beyond the immediate impact on McNamara, affecting his relationships, livelihood, and sense of self-worth.
This entire episode is yet another travesty on Charlottesville, one of an ever growing list of many. Ultimately, there needs to be an accounting. The investigators need to be investigated, and the results be transparent and made public. It seems that we are living in a gun touting Mayberry, and Barney just misfired his one bullet at the wrong target.