Thomas Ravenel opted not to show up in court today. Thomas Ravenel’s sexual assault case was handled by his attorney Cameron Blazer. Police detectives presented Thomas Ravenel’s sexual assault probable cause case to Judge Stephen Harris.
Nanny Dawn was in the courtroom but did not have to testify today. Instead, the lead detective presented her graphic testimony about her attack. Including other evidence that ultimately led Ravenel to be arrested and charged with assault and battery second degree.
Blazer attempted to have the case throw out by claiming it was a “he said, she said” case. The detective presented evidence from Dawn’s old cellphone including photos of her injuries from the assault. Dawn also told several people about the attack at the time including her family and Kathryn Dennis.
Ravenel’s attorney pointed out that there were issues with retrieving the data from Nanny Dawn’s old phone. The judge determined that there was enough evidence to rule that there was probable cause for the sexual assualt arrest.
So, Thomas Ravenel is headed to trial. And, he will actually have to show up.
Hopefully these ladies will see justice. If this doesn’t stop his behavior; i don’t think anything will. He is a miserable human being.
As Kathyrn would say “Disgusting”…
Hey J.D. get ready; you are next.
Speaking of JD – any news on his front yet? I want both JD and T-Rav nailed in court so badly! So sick of both those scumbags!
While it’s been a rocky and treacherous road to justice over these last two years, at least we’re seeing occasional signs of hope. This is one of them. It’s about damned time this pompous ass faces consequences for his actions. And it’s about damned time people realize that no means no, and that forcing sexual activity upon someone who didn’t ask for it constitutes sexual assault.
#ByeThomas
Yes!! You summed this up perfectly.
Prayers for strength to nanny Dawn. I hope that weasel gets the book thrown at him. Vile ignoramus TR karma is just & swift.
Poor Dawn, having to go to work every day and face him, knowing what he’s capable of, all while he harassed her. Out of love and concern for Kathryn and the kids. She must have lived in constant terror.
Yeah I was wondering about this…TT? How long after Dawn was assaulted did she continue to work for him?
I don’t recall the exact amount of time. I do know that Kathryn was in a very dark place when this happened. Then shortly after she discovered she was pregnant with Saint and Dawn didn’t want to abandon Kathryn and the baby girl and leave them alone in the house with Thomas.
Good to see a trial was ordered by the judge and the full story will come out.
I hope this will be the last of Thomas Ravenel being able to use his money and family connections to get away with his predatory treatment of women.
Strength and endurance wishes to brave Dawn – the woman who has had the courage and fortitude to call a halt to Ravenel’s exploitation of women, entirely for his own gratification.
Wow! I have the greatest respect for the prosecuting attorney and judge having jurisdiction over TRav’s case. I was really afraid that his social connections would result in the reports languishing on someone’s desk forever and being quietly, and minimally, disposed of.
This will be a very interesting trial to cover, unless he takes some kind of plea deal and the case is disposed of that way.
For a man supposedly from a prestigious family, he has brought a lot of shame to the Ravenel name. Quite the journey – from being a successful realtor, to becoming a disgraced South Carolina Treasurer, having federal cocaine charges, going to prison, showing a less than attractive side to himself on Southern Charm, bedding a woman much younger than himself, having two children with her, not standing by her side, showing that he’s an aggressive drunk, having allegations of sexual assault reported against him, having probably the most obnoxious and inappropriate girlfriend to ever be seen on any reality show, and standing there while said girlfriend trashed the mother of his children. What a guy!!
Anyway, congrats to the people taking this case forward – they had the guts to do the right thing.
Well stated!
Sing it EnglishRose!
I know there’s still a ways to go but this is great news and certainly progress!
You always put everything so well.
Stands up and applauds!
Well stated. Another lovely thing he liked to do was force KD to take drug tests as often as he wanted. Her arms were so bruised and I bet he was delighted that people got to see those bruises on her. This is a man, if you can call him that, that hates women so much he would hurt his own children in order to hurt and humiliate their mother.
I hope this destroys TR financially and any good standing he had left in that community. Instead of pondering what he may have done wrong, I bet there are a lot of this bitch and that bitch coming from his mouth.
More good news! TT you are on a roll.
Part of me wants to drive the 3 hours to Chucktown and march with signs of support for Dawn.
This absolutely melted my heart!
We are so proud of you and have your back, Dawn.
I’m about 4 1/2 hrs away & if I weren’t battling cancer right now, I’d march with you! Dawn, hang in there love, you’ve got a lot of people on your side!
Now how will Bravo and his cast mates respond to this? Katherine sure better get those kids. This appears to be sweet karma
I’m curious if there is a “prior bad acts” rule/law, meaning can they use old stuff of him be aggressive and abusive as evidence towards character? Will they be able to use his drug use and arrest to show character? Also will Kathryn be able to gain full custody because of all this? I know, so many questions but the laws are different all over the country so I am very curious. The crazy angry face he showed on that ferry was when his mask completely fell away and I am so glad it did. He is a terrible person.
From my evidence bar outline: Impeachment: Inquiry about Witness’s Bad Acts (without conviction) (if they reflect adversely on witness’s character for truthfulness) is admissible.
• Impeachment: Inquiry about Witnesses Bad Acts: Confront on Cross Exam is admissible
Thomas will be the defendant not a witness in this case. Prior bad acts are generally not admissible in court to show the defendant has a history of sexual assault. In this case, being a coke dealer ten years ago would have no relation to the case. Now the woman with a non disclosure might be able to get in some interesting testimony, however, the streets are saying she has been paid off again.
Boy the streets down there are very busy and talkative. He grossed me out.
Dawn is one strong woman. I hope Ravenel’s prior felony conviction comes into play.
Ps as a criminal defense attorney this is going to drag on and on…
This is also not going to drag on an on. Once the trial begins it won’t take long at all. Where did you get your law degree?
Normally it should take 2-4 weeks.
Because this might be considered high profile….both sides might have silent jurors..
Sweetie where did you get yours? And how many bar exams have you passed ?
Your tone is completely unnecessary.
Sweetie where did you get yours? And how many bar exams have you passed ?
Your tone is completely unnecessary.
Also the title of your article is THOMAS IS GOING TO TRIAL…. (I’m paraphrasing but you get the point). So maybe let someone who has actual experience in a courtroom speak without lambasting them.
Your very first comment here was some cut and paper crap from somewhere that was about WITNESSES when we were discussing prior bad acts of the DEFENDANT.
It was at that point that your free legal advice was no longer needed.
Is that you Craig?! Lol You tell him TT! Lol
Burnt my lip on that hot tea! Can’t wait for the trial.
He will be found guilty!!!
I AM a lawyer. He’s got a prayer. There’s too much evidence, just on social media, to not convict. Btw- my law degree came from UA.
Hi Thomas
I hope this PIG is gonna get roasted!!!
Mwha ha ha ha… maybe he should have followed through on his promise to marry Kathryn and maybe he should have treated her nicely. She can be subpoena’d to testify – she’s not his wife, so no protections!
I kind of enjoy that.
Kathryn knows how lucky she is to have escaped him now, but he really made her go through so much pain. He was so cruel to her promising her the world and shoving her in a basement with a screaming baby and no emotional support. If he was such a devil on screen, imagine what he was like behind closed doors. He belongs in jail. Personally, I think he’s a sociopath.
Good, Cannot wait to see that jug-eared inbred’s true character documented in court. I think the rule of law still means something in this country. May justice prevail.
At what point with Katherine be able to dictate when and where Thomas is drug tested in order to keep custody of the kids?! Seems like Thomas had a lot of fun making Katherine jump through hoops, I hope there is equal treatment here.
So, TT, you going to take a road trip to Charleston???!!!
Nah. I can’t remember right off the top of my head but I believe the next thing is in December. There may be a plea deal offered prior to that. Charleston is very popular in December and the hotels are expense, plus I have no good options for Banjo.
I have very good sources there and honestly, being in the courtroom for the graphic testimony would be very triggering for me. Dawn is a very brave woman.
The old man isn’t going to make this easy for katherine . Remember his comment to Thomas why he should stop polo. And most importantly money/great dislike for women.
I think there’s a opportunity for Thomas to receive a lesser charge also. His attorneys have things to work with and we don’t know what will be admissible yet. For me his conviction is not a slam dunk. There are to many variables in a jury trial.
My feeling only, I don’t think his good old boy network will help him as much as it did with Katheryn/custody but it is alive and well. Hoping the community is tired of his crap.
Keeping my hopes up but Im guarded as to outcome.
You already know the strength of the case before the trial starts? That’s interesting.
Whew! One step closer. What happens in the next hearing, TT? Can new charges be added? I understand that NDAs are nul and void in criminal court. The lead detective interviewed several witnesses with NDAs. Not one or two but . . . “several”! I’m hoping this means TR is in for a few surprises.
Prayers for Nanny Dawn and Kathryn to remain strong during this ordeal. They are HEROES for sure!
When I read the news that his case was being held for trial, I thought . . . Holy Shit! They’re going to have to move this into another city, county, state . . . . . planet! Where will they find an “impartial juror”? The guy has managed to ruin himself (in one way or another) everywhere!
Hiring a female attorney is so clever, almost diabolical. Ethics . . . . ethics . . . . Why would ANY intelligent woman accept his case? She must be some kind of sacrificial lamb pushed forward and into the abyss by his very powerful family?
Hi Dilly, Dilly, I wondered the same and looked at her website. She is very strong on being there to defend anyone, no matter what they may have done. Along the lines of “everyone deserves a defense”. ie I will take you no matter what. I will present your story in the best light. So she is front footing that approach, rather than like most lawyers simply taking various clients on without pre-advertising that I don’t care what you did approach.
Also, she seems to have some background in IT stuff – and that will be important as he will want to say there was a problem with the evidence found on Dawn’s phone – so it can’t be relied on. Already on Monday she alluded to that and was told by the Judge to save it for the trial.
So, all in all, cunning going after a woman lawyer, and one with IT special knowledge. She is taking the “he said, she said” approach already. Maybe his old lawyer Terbrusch helped Ravenel source Cameron Blazer to take this on, before he died in the plane crash. Cameron Blazer will also be useful in the civil action re the social media cyber-bullying of Luzanne Otte.
I’m betting he will dump her “mid-trial” (or before) and go with a more Hollywood attorney! Can’t wait to see what happens!
Wow. Dawn is a very strong and brave woman. She’s to be admired and supported.