February 16, 2026
Prosecutor Accused Of Misconduct, Judges Step Aside, Evidence Suppressed And Yet The Government Still Convicted Single Mom Shana Gaviola
One of the most enduring principles of American justice is the right to be judged by a jury of one’s peers. The post Prosecutor Accused Of Misconduct, Judges Step Aside, Evidence Suppressed And Yet The Government Still Convicted Single Mom Shana Gaviola appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Shana Gaviola was convicted of violating a protective order for transporting her son across state lines.
- Her attorney, George Pallas, alleges prosecutorial misconduct and argues that critical defense evidence was suppressed by the judge.
- The prosecution's narrative was narrowed by pretrial evidentiary rulings, preventing the jury from considering key aspects of Gaviola's defense.
- Critics argue that judges' power to exclude evidence undermines the jury's role as fact-finders and a check on government power.
- The case is framed as the "criminalization of motherhood" and a potential threat to parental rights.
- Gaviola faces potential penalties of up to five years in prison and substantial fines.
- The American Rights Alliance is raising funds to support Gaviola's legal defense.
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