Brew News: Heather Ellis Takes Plea Deal

Heather Ellis, the Missouri student charged with assaulting two police officers after a fight that started in a Wal-Mart checkout line, has taken the plea deal.  Ellis pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting arrest and peace disturbance (charges of assaulting a cop were dropped).

Ellis could have faced 15 years in prison for the four charges she faced. She'll get 4 days behind bars and a year of probation instead. If she stays out of trouble, the charges will be sealed and the arrest won't show on her record.

Ellis waited 10 days to sign the plea deal so people would learn the truth about the incident.  She says:

"We found out from the person that I didn't break in line, that she actually broke in front of us.  We also found out that I was shoved first by Teresa Kinder. We also found out that I didn't yell or curse."

Uh, so why take the deal?

Anyway, Ellis' supporters say they are not done with this case.  They plan to continue to expose the corruption and racism in Kennett, MO.

Ellis can serve the 4 days when she's ready.  She also has to pay court costs and take anger management. It seems this whole thing stems from her popping off after being accused of line-cutting and then refused service by the cashier.  But hey, what's a sista to do?  We've all been there, right?

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WTF Files: Woman Faces 15 Years In Prison For Cutting Wal-Mart Line

Missouri college student Heather Ellis is facing 15 years in prison for cutting a line at a local Wal-Mart.  Ellis was in the store three years ago with her cousin.  They split up for find the shortest line (haven't we all done that?) and since her cousin was in the shorter line, Heather joined him. That’s when things popped off.  The clerk accused Ellis of cutting the line.  Naturally, they got to arguing and police were called.

Ellis was charged with disturbing the peace, trespassing and assaulting a police officer. After she refused to sign a plea deal, felony charges were filed against her.  Ellis goes on trial on November 15th.

The case has led to threats and protests... and even a direct threat from the KKK.

If you want to join the cause to help Heather Ellis, go to SaveHeatherEllis.com for more information.

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