Victims Advocates Split Over Abuse Allegations
posted 9:05 am Mon February 18, 2008 - FREDERICK, Md.
According to court documents, a Frederick husband and wife who launched a nonprofit organization to assist the survivors of violent crime are seeking a divorce amid allegations of domestic abuse. Helga and Randy West founded Witness Justice in 2002.
Court documents say Helga West has accused her husband of domestic violence. She is appealing a judge's refusal last month to extend a temporary protective order prohibiting her husband from having contact with her or their children. The appeal hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Randy West filed for divorce on Jan. 22.
Attempts by The (Frederick) News-Post to reach the Wests were unsuccessful Sunday.
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Information from: The Frederick (Md.) News-Post, http://www.fredericknewspost.com
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