JOSHUA KIMBRELL CLEARED OF CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES
|| By FITSNEWS || After months of pressure from the public, Upstate South Carolina solicitor Walt Wilkins has finally dropped child molestation charges filed last year against social conservative leader and regional radio host Joshua Kimbrell.
Wilkins’ decision comes less than a week after a family court judge ruled there was no evidence Kimbrell molested his three-year-old son, Tristan Kimbrell, and months after the S.C. Department of Social Services (SCDSS) determined the allegation against Kimbrell was unfounded.
Kimbrell was accused by his ex-wife, Kacy Lyons Hatmaker.
Despite our contempt for the sanctimoniousness of many activists on the “religious right” in South Carolina, this website didn’t rush to judgment in the Kimbrell case.
“If Kimbrell is innocent, then his accuser is guilty of the most insidious character assassination we’ve ever seen,” we wrote early on in the case. “If he’s guilty, though, there is literally no punishment we view as too severe.”
It’s now abundantly clear the former is the case …
Still, Wilkins – who (like Kimbrell) has his sights set on higher office – didn’t necessarily clear his would-be political rival’s name.
“Upon receiving this case from the Greenville Police Department and completing an investigation spanning almost four months, my office has determined there is insufficient evidence to prove the elements of this crime beyond a reasonable doubt,” a statement from his office read.
Wait … crime? Or alleged crime?
Hmmmm …
Wilkins’ wording is exceedingly curious if you ask us … and indicative of the political tension that exists between these two men, both of whom are said to have their eyes on the state’s fourth congressional seat (currently held by former solicitor Trey Gowdy).
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Shame on you Rocky.
Shame on Gov. Haley as well.
Really?Why Haley? Kinda suspect that the FALSE child molestation allegations were filed against Haley associate Kimbrell just prior to the November 4th, 2014 election?
What sayeth you?
Not saying your assumption would be far-fetched in another state, but SHE could have been found to molest 1,000 children and still gotten elected in S.C. Instantly, Haley dropped this poor guy like she never knew him. She had an Adjustment Bureau reset, and not for the first time.
Do you really believe that? One of her opponents was reduced to calling her a ‘slut’ and another one dropped out ‘mysteriously’ a week before the election after apparently spending millions of his own money.
Nothing would be ‘far-fetched’ in my opinion.
“Whore”, not “slut.”
So Wilkins was sitting on what evidence exactly? DSS report came out first week of December. DSS ruling came down a few weeks ago. Why the wait? Shame on him, the GPD and it’s detective, and especially the ex-wife.
Exactly, Reminds of of Dan “It’s a clean shoot” Johnson on that BS trooper shooting case.
The power of government corrupts and the sociopaths circle like buffalo at the slightest sign of trouble, ethics be damned.
So glad to hear this. Yay! for an upbeat story for once. (even though the system still probably damaged his kid and now he’ll have to fix it)
Anyone wanna lay odds on the bitch ex getting off scot free?
Unfortunately his accusers have effectively destroyed his life in politics and the causes he advocates for, in my opinion.
What a shame these low life accusers actually accomplished their mission.
Thankfully he can start again building a life with his son.
kind of like how you attack hillary for supposed brain damage? i guess the shameful low life accusations are swell when the shoe is not on the other foot?
flip? Bill Clinton is the one hanging out with a pedophile. Joshua is innocent.
Doubtful. How many people thought Sanford would come back when his affair was exposed? Yet there he is, back in Congress and this time not beholden to his term limit pledge.
It’s not like this was statewide news. It was mostly confined to WORD and FITS.
Now he can play the martyr card.
Its standard in the State of South Carolina for women such as his ex – and in family court matters – to get away with murder.
I would bet there are possible perjury charges in the works against the mother. What’s goes around comes around. What a horrible thing to put someone through. Never mind just hang her.
I would bet there are possible perjury charges in the works against the mother.
TBG will take that bet.
So would I.
Nothing will happen to her. She’ll probably still get custody.
She’s already lost custody. Josh’s boy has been with Josh’s brother since the DSS courtruling 3 weeks ago. Now I’m sure josh will be granted custody now.
That sick twisted psychopath ex wife of his can easily be forced to pay Josh child support, too.
I fold. My insight into human nature is as out of balance as the national budget. I lost $100 in 2008 because I wouldn’t believe we’d sunk so low.
They better nail that bitch to the cross. She has snakes in her head.
lol Tell us what you really think Mr. Nice Guy!
If he didn’t molest his kids then his bitch of an ex needs to be behind bars. What a horrible excuse for a human being.
Interesting difference between upstate channel 7 and Fitsnews. Fits pic is a family oriented, good daddy pic, 7 OYFS put a perp pic up. Hmmm… media bias much? They must think he’s still guilty or someone on 7 doesn’t like him. Typical “blame the guy” tactic. In the public’s opinion on ch 7, the guy’s guilty without even saying anything about the other party.
Which pic gets more ratings? Thats what TV news is about.
Got that one right – only thing missing from Channel 7’s photo is the word pervert scrawled across his forehead
I was a real pessimist about this whole case. I thought it was going to drag out. I’m glad I was wrong, but then four months is a lifetime for a child.
I am surprised with timing of the allegations just prior to 2014 governor’s election that more investigative journalistic work was not done about who her attorney was/is…what relationship he/she may have had with local law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, the judiciary and/or any of the other politicians in that area?
Maybe nothing there however the timing of MANY things this past election cycle were indeed weird.
‘her’ was meaning the accuser…
He needs to sue the mother for defamation and wrongful prosecution. Even if he won’t collect from her, he needs to pursue this to fully vindicate himself.
That toothpaste is out of the tube. No matter what he ever does in life, someone will still think he was a child molester.
You are correct and that is sad. That allegation is almost impossible to recover from in our society today and Joshua hopefully will get justice in both the criminal and civil courts.
Let’s also hope that the Family Court will protect his parental rights.
Definitely. However, I’m willing to bet the people that will think he was aren’t really people that would be likely to vote for him/reasonable people on the left.
Its not ‘wrongful prosecution,’ lard ass. It’s “Malicious Prosecution.” Don’t you know anything about the law other than making shit up????
(crazy pro se plaintiff down thinking he’s going to win his 10th lawsuit against the hospital for his most recent free ER visit because the defense attorney used the term medical negligence instead of medical malpractice)
Next to GrandStickAss, you are the dumbest poster I have ever seen in my entire life. But let me guess, you play a lawyer in your fantasy world of make believe while watching reruns of Perry Mason, Mattlock, and CSI?
(he typed, desperate to seem like a real lawyer on the internet)
Malicious prosecution is a common law intentional tort, while like the tort of abuse of process, its elements include (1) intentionally (and maliciously) instituting and pursuing (or causing to be instituted or pursued) a legal action (civil or criminal) that is (2) brought without probable cause and (3) dismissed in favor of the victim of the malicious prosecution. In some jurisdictions, the term “malicious prosecution” denotes the wrongful initiation of criminal proceedings, while the term “malicious use of process” denotes the wrongful initiation of civil proceedings.
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A plaintiff in a malicious prosecution action must show (1) institution or continuation of original judicial proceedings, either civil or criminal; (2) by, or at the insistence of, the defendant; (3) termination of such proceeding in plaintiff’s favor; (4) malice in instituting such proceedings; (5) want of probable cause, and (6) resulting injury or damage. Parrott v. Plowden Motor Co., 246 S.C. 318, 321, 143 S.E.2d 607, 608 (1965).
(thinks copying and pasting text makes him seem smart)
He should do what Curtis Loftis did to his ex-wife. Teach her a lesson.
Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates a lying tongue and a false witness who speaks lies.
Keep the young boys away from Curt. Vile man!
Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates a lying tongue and a false witness who speaks lies.
Investment Commission people are slandering Loftis as he is the only watchdog of the Commission. The commission should have better things to do with its time.
they have done this in the past so it is to be expected, they have nothing better to do
Curtis – the question has a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. Were you arrested for beating your ex-wife? The police report says YES
Yes. But that was a long time ago and she was asking for it.
Curtis: the bible applies to you too, you’re not omnipotent. Are you prepared to say you were never arrested for beating your ex-wife? I didn’t think so.
Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates a lying tongue and a false witness who speaks lies.
Oh, those funny old Investment Commission staff and their friends. Seems they would have more honorable things to do.
Why blame the Investment Commission? Curtis and his vile behavior, deceitful tactics, bullying personality, monumental rages, screaming being control are well documented from his divorce papers, Ukraine and numerous blogs..From way back .. Alienating and repulsing those with whom he is in contact. He will not change . Meds cannot help.
Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44)?
The Investment Commission has #0 billion of our money and they blow suck lies. Makes me uncomfortable
#0? How drunk are you right now Curtis? Or for that matter 3 hours ago when you posted this? You’re on taxpayer time.
Praise be! Is everybody happy now?
apology?nitrat • 4 months ago
You just can’t face the fact you may have befriended a pervert.
But, child molesters are frequently highly manipulative sociopaths who fool dozens, scores or hundreds of people before they are caught.
Many women who were molested as children subsequently marry men who molest their children. Those men target them to prey on their children.
People don’t get arrested for child molestation on the testimony of ‘a crazy ex-spouse’. There has to be physical evidence (very rare) or the child has told a very convincing story to a trained forensic child advocate ingterviewet.
Now, if you told me that the circuit this guy lives in does not have an independent child advocacy center and the child was interviewed by a law enforcement forensic interviewer, I would have some doubts. Too many cops rely on ‘gut feelings’ rather than cold, hard evidence.
nitrat PeytonManningSucks3yrolds • 4 months ago
He needs to hire GOP SC Rep. Murrell Smith from Sumter. He’s great at getting the child molesters off, particularly the ones on Shaw AFB.
Oh no..
Is he back on Nikki Haley’s website, though?
Didn’t FITS all but hang the guy?
Your stalking buddy did(read below)…FITS been pretty fair and balanced…always thought it was more about Haley than Joshua…just an opinion…
grandtangosuglydog GrandTango • 4 months ago
He is republican through and through. Hes one of you Emily, I hear you gave him access to your so called blog that no one reads. You two are a cute couple..if you ever had a date.
I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one…
Seems the The ULTRA Judgmental Liberal-Tarian FITS was pretty Prejudicial in this case..
Some of FITS “Non-Preudicial” opinions on the case…BELOW…
Kimbrell bills himself on his website as “South Carolina’s Fresh Voice for Freedom.” His radio show – “Common Cents” – airs at 5:00 p.m. weekdays on Christian Talk 660AM/ 92.9 FM.
Now he finds himself facing a first degree criminal sexual misconduct complaint after he was accused of fondling and committing other sex acts with the three-year-old boy under the guise of a game.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/15/upstate-social-conservative-leader-arrested/#XRFdzYLIrvP7FtGu.99
Kimbrell is an emerging leader in South Carolina “Republican” circles … although he’s coming from the sanctimonious moralizing wing of the party that’s increasingly falling out of favor with voters who prefer their liberties to be abundant and their government to be limited.
As expected, a couple of entirely predictable things are happening. First, supporters of Kimbrell have launched a full-scale assault on the credibility of the mother of his child – including allegations that she abandoned her husband and young son three years ago.
If he’s guilty, though, there is literally no punishment we view as too severe.
And there’s no end to the public relations nightmare about to befall the S.C. “Republican” establishment – including Kimbrell’s buddies in Greenville, S.C.
Meanwhile Kimbrell’s opponents have relished the irony of such a Holy Roller being accused of such charges – especially given Kimbrell’s status as a leader in the state’s doomed battle against gay marriage.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/16/upstate-sc-child-sex-scandal-set-explode/#Fti0p0UiRO0Sp5AZ.99
He’s also being held without bond – not a good sign.
Of course allies of this well-connected Greenville, S.C. “Republican” are rallying to his defense – presenting us with a counter-narrative that his ex-wife, Kacy Kimbrell, is a “lunatic” who abandoned him and his child.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/16/nikki-haley-scrubs-accused-child-molesters-name-website/#B0uMU3VrGx1kKXg1.99
Wow.I don’t recall reading that and.It does appear they tried to bury him and the “Republican” establishment although AFTER the initial reporting it seemed like pretty “fact” based reporting- with the usual digs at Haley.
Thanks GT.
You’re welcome.
“Christian” talk show yakkers with a far right bias are not the “Republican” establishment at all. Could you possibly be more out of touch?
(I do realize that Sic muddies the water on this issue considerably, by using “Republican” to describe anyone in the GOP who does not lean libertarian enough for him.)
Rocky • 2 hours ago
Why is it that conservatives say Dems are destroying America with some pro-gay progressive agenda, and then they end up fondling little boys? What a fine upstanding upstater. There’s a reason smart people live in the Low Country – to stay away from pervs like this. And he’ll probably get off. Again – ba da boom. Hey, wasn’t he a blogger for Big T.
Oh my! Poor Rocky.
Actually Rocky posted that “4 months” ago-NOT “2 hours ago”…
The ‘golden oldies’ just keep giving!!! …Buz Martin • 4 months ago
“Satanic attack.” The good ol’ reliable “The Devil made me do it!” defense. GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK! If the man raped a child, he raped a child. No amount of “Praise Jesus’in'” in the world will ever erase that fact, and what a total piece of shit he is for EVER daring to judge others and preach to them about moral issues.
Judgmentalism at it’s most disgusting, from people who advocate the most abhorrent behavior and constantly preach to us about their perverted set of im-morals…
Thanks for posting..and outing who these people are…
Do you have any idea how many times that idiot wrongly accused people he didn’t even know (on TSN’s The SNOB) of incestuous pedophilic rape? You’re just as big an idiot for parrotting and praising his nonsense.
Post it Boz- you fucking lying piece of shit.POST IT!!!
Gonna sit here all day waiting for you to post the ‘incestuous pedophiilic rape’ that you falsely say were posted on TSN”s ‘SNOB’.
You said you copied everything-POST it bitch-before you paint your nails today,
still waiting
still waiting…
guest
Where’s That Bible?
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Makes you wonder if Bill molested Chelsea in the WH?
still waiting
you are freaking out because you have been exposed!
You don’t call the shots for me. When and if I ever choose to do a big “dump” of POGO’S GREATEST HITS — no, make that MISFIRES — I will do it at a time of my own choosing.
still waiting!
he gets off on it, he was bringing up rocky’s daughter the other day, pogo is sick in the head and needs to see a shrink
Agreed.
I just KNOW what YOU did. And what YOU said. If you were a decent man you’d apologize and admit you jumped to a conclusion, likely because of your hatred for Christians….and Conservatives…You’re very common in that respect…
Not admitting who, and what, you are…is very common too in your circles…
Operative word being “IF.” I did not judge the man, I judged the idiots saying it was all about him being under “Satanic attack.” That’s pathetic. Satan only exists in the minds of human beings. Satan is not a real entity. There is nothing that exist outside of God. Including sinners and saints, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Nice try, though, stank breath.
thought FITS said he was “hung”…
Duh…Guilty of being Conservative is hardly a prosecutable offense…even in Obama’s perverted America…
You should have stuck with your original post of “Duh.” That is the most intelligent thing you have ever said. Now that you have gone back and corrected it with mindless drivel, you again sound like the pathetic failed “blogger” you are.
P!$$#d off because you’re a vapid Dumb@$$ much????…LMAO…
PS: I find that the most helplessly ignorant are attracted to the truth the most, because they need someone to tell them…
That’s why you see the eternally stupid – like Saluda Rapids and those similar – following me around…They know in their hearts what I say about them is true…and no one else can so accurately – and insightfully – define them as well as I do.
If you stayed in one place, your “blog,” we wouldn’t have to follow you around. Boy you fucked that up, didn’t you?
Try to edit your responses of unnecessary material before attempting to impress us with your insight. The evidence that you are a nincompoop will still be available to readers, but they will be able to access it ever so much more rapidly.
I bet you were voted the most BORING writer in your class year after year…weren’t you? LMAO..
You people SO much want to say something of value and meaning…but you are so intellectually ill-equipped…and you make it SO obvious by trying…
I understand your desire to be relevant by responding to me…but you do yourself NO favors…Hahahaha…
And this year’s Cobweblog Award goes to………… GRANDTANGO! Your blog was the most unread pile of shit for the year 2014, and is already on a good track to win 2015 too!
I know you are but what I’m I?…Do you masturbate in gay movie theaters too???….LMAO…
Really unwarrented.
Rocky • 4 months ago
Darn it – we need a picture of the wife. What I don’t understand is why is he still in jail. That’s what has my interest? If it was bitchy ex accusing hubby – usually thaty’s a three hour processing and you’re home with a restraining order. And if she’s remarried – they what would her bitch be, she’s already getting fresh pole. I find the ex wife usually get’s nasty when the ex hubby is getting new tail, but she’s not getting any. This doesn’t fit the normal scenario.
Yes indeed.Unwarrented what you accused Joshua of.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!
Boy, these Conseratives have some fucked up “family values” to insinuate or flat out lie that their kids are being molested by the other parent.
Jerry Sandusky is a homosexual and was raping little boys…and you get out and march in the streets, as a part of your special interest political agenda, DEMANDING his right to LOVE whoever he WANTS…
You FILTHY, Piece of S#!t….
Makes you wonder if Bill molested Chelsea in the WH? I mean he he runs with a convicted pedophile today in order to hang around minors and we all know what he did to Monica, and others?
Think Hillary watched and why she wears those fucked up glasses?
Do you really expect your delusional and incoherent ramblings to be read? Everyone plonked you long ago. Do you fantasize that your tantrums and conniption fits could possibly be worth the $0.000000001 worth of electricity used to send them?
You expect us to read yours.
I haven’t read anywhere about what the political leanings of the mother are.
CLEARLY, Wilkass is still PUBLICALLY accusing Kimbrell of a crime, even thought there is no evidence to support the same.
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CLEARLY, Wilkass is a lawless rogue who must be thrown under the bus. He is OUT OF ORDER.
I’m not sure if Wilkins’ statement is trying to do a backhanded accusation, OR, if he’s trying to avoid getting himself or the police department blamed for an unjustified arrest and filing of charges.
Now Haley looks like the big fucked up corrupt skank she is.
Once again, Walt is NOT running for higher office. He wants to be a Federal Judge like his dad was. His uncle taught him there is zero power being governor and why run for the US house and he would never become a federal judge. Please stop saying he is running for higher office. Look at the career track of his father and then follow his. They are exactly a like.
Of interest / other Fascist news:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/02/19/why-does-govern-this-grandmother-public-enemy-no-1/
I give Fits credit on this. He kept us informed without prejudice.
agreed
I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one…
Seems the The ULTRA Judgmental Liberal-Tarian FITS was pretty Prejudicial in this case..
Of course FITS covered himself slightly with the obligatory: ““if Kimbrell is innocent, then his accuser is guilty of the most insidious character assassination we’ve ever seen”…
But here are some of FITS “Non-Preudicial” meanderings as he salivated w/ lust to bludgeon this Christian Conservative…
Some of FITS “Non-Preudicial” opinions on the case…BELOW…
Kimbrell bills himself on his website as “South Carolina’s Fresh Voice for Freedom.” His radio show – “Common Cents” – airs at 5:00 p.m. weekdays on Christian Talk 660AM/ 92.9 FM.
Now he finds himself facing a first degree criminal sexual misconduct complaint after he was accused of fondling and committing other sex acts with the three-year-old boy under the guise of a game.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/15/upstate-social-conservative-leader-arrested/#XRFdzYLIrvP7FtGu.99
Kimbrell is an emerging leader in South Carolina “Republican” circles … although he’s coming from the sanctimonious moralizing wing of the party that’s increasingly falling out of favor with voters who prefer their liberties to be abundant and their government to be limited.
As expected, a couple of entirely predictable things are happening. First, supporters of Kimbrell have launched a full-scale assault on the credibility of the mother of his child – including allegations that she abandoned her husband and young son three years ago.
If he’s guilty, though, there is literally no punishment we view as too severe.
And there’s no end to the public relations nightmare about to befall the S.C. “Republican” establishment – including Kimbrell’s buddies in Greenville, S.C.
Meanwhile Kimbrell’s opponents have relished the irony of such a Holy Roller being accused of such charges – especially given Kimbrell’s status as a leader in the state’s doomed battle against gay marriage.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/16/upstate-sc-child-sex-scandal-set-explode/#Fti0p0UiRO0Sp5AZ.99
He’s also being held without bond – not a good sign.
Of course allies of this well-connected Greenville, S.C. “Republican” are rallying to his defense – presenting us with a counter-narrative that his ex-wife, Kacy Kimbrell, is a “lunatic” who abandoned him and his child.
Read more at https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/10/16/nikki-haley-scrubs-accused-child-molesters-name-website/#B0uMU3VrGx1kKXg1.99
The kid’s too young,especially when DSS is making the determination. I’ve been around cases like this,and you know in your gut,they’ve made the wrong decision.
Many of us knew Josh was innocent the day this mess came out. The man has been venomously attacked by his ex-wife for over 3 years now. I don’t know that she will ever quit. Josh has an excellent case against her and the City of Greenville…I see a civil lawsuit.
Great to see an innocent man cleared, We should all stand and applaud. But sadly, this has become a guilty until proven innocent world we live in.
I will admit that I was torn when the story first broke. Josh and I were close for a time, both personally and politically. We had a political falling out, so to speak, and essentially went our separate ways personally. That being said, the more I thought about it that first night the more I knew he had to be innocent. However, it was jarring to see his mug shot splattered everywhere. I, personally, usually assume guilt in these sorts of cases when I see the mug shot, but this has taught me to be patient and let the authorities do their work. Most probably are guilty, but as this case proves, there are some that are definitely innocent.
We have reconnected, by the way, and are planning for our sons to get together soon, hopefully reestablishing normality for his son.
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