tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post2557380888982315351..comments2024-03-28T15:59:21.052-05:00Comments on OIDV Project Of Michigan - Officer Involved Domestic Violence Project Of Michigan: 01011997 - Magistrate Jeff Gagie - Arrested For Domestic Violence - Kalamazoo Countysurvivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709834412998647667noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-60311519544865919052009-10-08T11:11:45.567-05:002009-10-08T11:11:45.567-05:00During the past few days, I have received both per...During the past few days, I have received both personal emails and comments, requesting that I take down the post on Jeff Gagie.<br /><br />Please read my September 24th post again [it is directed to the victim and friends / family of the victim]: " IF ANYONE HAS REASONS WHY I SHOULDN'T [REMOVE THIS POST]".<br /><br />To those of you who have misused this opportunity to berate me and my work, please reread the news article: this was an interview given by Jeff Gagie.survivorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709834412998647667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-4201281779635526192009-10-07T15:56:55.174-05:002009-10-07T15:56:55.174-05:00First, let me say I applaud your efforts at addres...First, let me say I applaud your efforts at addressing the problem of domestic violence. Second, concerning Jeff Gagie I would strongly encourage removing his name from this site as there is no basis to label him an abuser. The allegation of abuse was not only retracted, but the subsequent facts concerning the children are a clear indication of the court's view of the allegation. Jeff has correctly stated the facts, which can be verified in court records. There should not be any doubts about his credibility considering the court's award of sole custody and his raising these children as a single parent for over 12 years.John Korytonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-62659874085004916382009-10-07T14:31:33.165-05:002009-10-07T14:31:33.165-05:00Renee, I serve as a Board Trustee for the Boys and...Renee, I serve as a Board Trustee for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo. The Boys and Girls Club serves close to 200 at risk youth every day at our two locations in the Kalamazoo area.<br /><br />Jeff Gagie is the President of the Board and I have worked closely with him the past few years as he has worked tirelessly to help the Club grow, tighten governance procedures, and obtain donations from the United Way and other interested parties as a non profit organization serving youth with after school programming such as tutoring, computer labs, music and art, sports, etc..<br /><br />Jeff is a person of integrity and I support his request to remove this post from the blog.<br /><br />Thanks, John WhyteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-41240104953554866912009-10-07T13:17:00.866-05:002009-10-07T13:17:00.866-05:00Thank you Renee'. Please let me know if you h...Thank you Renee'. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like a copy of any public records that may help you decide to remove me from this site.<br /><br />I appreciate your open-mindedness.<br /><br />Jeff Gagie<br />jeff.gagie@gmail.comJeff Gagiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974954273622026151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-84420506707763584282009-09-25T21:23:58.117-05:002009-09-25T21:23:58.117-05:00Jeff Gagie has been in contact with me, requesting...Jeff Gagie has been in contact with me, requesting that I remove this post from the blog. <br /><br />Mr. Gagie is very convincing and reasonable. If his explanation of events are true, I'm considering the possibility of removing this post from this blog.<br /><br />If anyone has any reason why I shouldn't, please contact me.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Renee'survivorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709834412998647667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-75481853040571014402009-09-24T11:15:12.092-05:002009-09-24T11:15:12.092-05:00I've sent you two messages about removing my n...I've sent you two messages about removing my name and this story from your Blog. After sending those it occurred to me that I should have also notified you that I was an, "Officer" for less than 48 (forty-eight) hours. I was sworn in as the 9th District Court Magistrate on Tuesday July 15, 1997 about 2:30 p.m. I was summarily fired from that position in a meeting with the Chief District Court Judge at 8:00 a.m. Thursday July 17, 1997.<br />I hardly think this is fair of you to keep this article posted and, "alive" based on the reality of what happened, I certainly never assaulted my wife, the case was dismissed, I've had custody of my children since 1999, I certainly didn't receive preferential treatment (which seems to be one of the concerns of your site) considering the fact that I was summarily fired less that 48 hours after I was sworn in. I'm trying to move on with my life, will be changing careers, will be applying to many companies who will presumably "Google" me and find this story that paints an unfair, misleading impression of me, what happened, and what has happened since.<br /><br />In all fairness, you should please remove this from your Blog.<br /><br />Thank you. I'll hope to hear back from you one way or another.<br /><br />Jeff Gagie<br />jeff.gagie@gmail.comJeff Gagiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974954273622026151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-69921258626869289342009-09-16T13:20:07.968-05:002009-09-16T13:20:07.968-05:00What do I have to do to get you to remove my name ...What do I have to do to get you to remove my name from this Blog? My wife was represented very well in the divorce case that went to trial. In the trial she was specifically asked if there was any physical violence in our relationship. She testified under oath that there was no physical violence. She just wanted a divorce because I was very picky to live with; she testified that I prefer Jif peanut butter, and Lawry's spaghetti sauce. She had made up this claim of abuse as an attempt to obtain sole custody of our two children. During the course of the divorce we agreed through our attorneys that she would have primary custody during the school year, and I would have primary custody during the summer. This arrangement lasted until sometime in 1999 when she voluntarily gave me primary custody all year round. In 2000 she moved to Clearwater, Florida to live with her mentally and physically healthy mother expense-free. In 2001 I finally sought child support. She refused to pay child support and eventually was in arrears over $20,000.00. Her trial testimony is available on videotape because the Kalamazoo Circuit Courts use A/V equipment to record proceedings. I have raised our two children virtually 24/7 for the last ten years. Our son is now in the Honor's College at MSU studying to be a doctor. Our daughter is a senior in high school, a member of the National Honor Society, and a four time letter winner in sports. I intend to make a career change in the very near future and not ever be running for public office again. I would be happy to send you a copy of the trial testimony or any court pleadings if that would help you understand that I never abused, hit, pushed, or in any way used unwanted or unpleasant physical contact on her against her, or anything. You can reach me at Jeff.Gagie@gmail.comJeff Gagiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974954273622026151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957752986490500628.post-71227903506012073492009-09-02T13:04:20.301-05:002009-09-02T13:04:20.301-05:00How can I get this post removed/deleted/whatever? ...How can I get this post removed/deleted/whatever? This information in red is correct. In addition, my then-wife testified under oath in our divorce trial that there was no physical abuse. She testified that I was difficult to live with because I preferred Jif creamy peanut butter, Lawrey's spaghetti sauce, and didn't like my socks rolled into a ball; I encouraged her to buy whatever brands of peanut butter and spaghettti sauce she wanted, but just please buy me those; she wouldn't and it frustrated me. There is a videotape of this testimony available for anyone to review as a public record at the 9th Circuit Court Clerk's office. In addition, although we agreed to joint custody during the divorce proceedings, my then-ex-wife relinquished primary custody to me in 1999, and then sole custody in 2000 when she moved to Clearwater, Florida when our son was 11, and our daughter was 9. I have had sole custody ever since. My ex virtualy refused to pay court ordered child support for years. (As an aside, I did not seek child support at the time I obtained sole custody in 2000. It was sometime later that I sought it because I could use it, it was lawful, and she was living rent free, expense free in her able-bodied mother's home.) Eventually when she was over $20,000 in arrears on child-support the State of Florida finally got into action and enforced the lawful Michigan Court child support order.<br />I never beat my wife; not once. Why should I have to deal with a website like this? Why should I continue to have to explain this situation over twelve years after the fact. <br />I have raised two wonderful, well-grounded children. My son is an Honor's College student studying pre-med. My daughter is a senior in high school and on the honor roll virtually every quarter and semester.<br />As the saying goes, "I can't prove a negative."<br />Jeff Gagie, 9-2-09, jeff.gagie@gmail.comJeff Gagiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974954273622026151noreply@blogger.com