Fundraising for Wray
Perhaps you have been reading about the David Wray Legal Defense Fund.
It seemed like strange timing to launch a fundraising campaign, since Greensboro's former police chief has employed two attorneys from different firms for years now.
As it turns out, Attorney Locke Clifford set up the trust fund for Wray years ago, when he received an unsolicited check from someone in the community.
"I got a check and there was a note on it saying, 'I would like to defray David Wray's legal expenses.' It was just a friend," Clifford said. "Now it is catching on."
Earlier this year, Wray tried to seek some additional benefits from Greensboro -- most important among them being a fully-funded legal defense. Wray is being sued by officers Julius Fulmore and James Hinson. The city won't agree to pay for the defense, so Wray will be footing his own bill for the time being.
Wray's other attorney, Ken Keller, said the former police chief will likely seek those funds again, through lawsuit if necessary, after those cases are resolved.
As Clifford puts it, the legal fundraising is the community's response to "obvious injustice."
Clifford would not say how much money was in the fund, or who has been contributing to it. But he did say the money can be used for whatever Wray so chooses.
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I actually spoke with David Sunday afternoon and we talked about this story breaking last week, among other items. David indicated he was both humbled by and appreciative of these efforts by his supporters. He also stated it was his intention to use this fund to aid others from his administration whom have incurred legal fees due to the city's lack of support. Hopefully, all pending litigation will soon come to an end and all individuals will be able to move on to the matter of living outside of this issue. All of Greensboro is included in this wish.
Posted on August 6, 2008 2:31 PM
I actually spoke with David Sunday afternoon and we talked about this story breaking last week, among other items. David indicated he was both humbled by and appreciative of these efforts by his supporters. He also stated it was his intention to use this fund to aid others from his administration whom have incurred legal fees due to the city's lack of support. Hopefully, all pending litigation will soon come to an end and all individuals will be able to move on to the matter of living outside of this issue. All of Greensboro is included in this wish.
Posted on August 6, 2008 2:31 PM
Finally, after a week the David Wray Legal Defense Fund gets a mention in an N&R blog.
Now the question remains: Will the N&R actually PRINT the story?
Posted on August 6, 2008 8:07 PM
I didn't understand what you mean by the strange timing for creating a legal defense fund. Would another time have been more appropriate?
Posted on August 7, 2008 12:52 AM
Bill Knight, I hope you get an answer to your question above.
The comment you mention is absurd.
And I like the "Wray tried to seek some additional benefits from Greensboro" comment trying to make it sound like David is standing there with his hands out asking for something that he doesn't deserve.
Seems like those grapes would be dried up beyond their raisinness by now.
Posted on August 7, 2008 1:23 PM