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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monique Acevedo wants to plead
Former school administrator requests sentencing hearing
BY JOHN L. GUERRA Citizen Staff

Former school administrator Monique Acevedo could be sentenced next month after pleading to charges she stole more than $400,000 in school credit card purchases, purchase order reimbursements and adult education course fees.

Public Defender Rosemary Enright, whose office is representing the former adult education coordinator and wife of suspended schools Superintendent Randy...

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Any Plea Deal Must Include Restitution-WALKER&Board Must Pay a %

Submitted on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 10:38pm by Kitten
House, vehicles, jewelry, wide screens, entertainment centers, etc...; everything; confiscated by Sheriff and sold or auctioned. All money returned to the Taxpayers. After her release from prison, she must get a job, or return to prison, and a significant percentage of her salary held back and placed in eskrow, to be returned to the taxpayers.

They never should have her trial in Monroe County or Key West

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 6:15am by KW NEWBIE
because Monique will be found not guilty by a jury of her Conch peers. Or at least one will hang the jury at the trial. I know at least 100 people more or less, mostly native Conch where I work in Key West, who will vote that Monique is not guilty if she has a jury trial and they are selected to participate. They are all long standing Conchs with a history of service to the islands and they will vote with Randy and the whole Bubba network to see that Monique is found not guilty. She has a lot of backing by those who work in the City, the County and the judicial system. You may not like it but that is how Conch justice works on the island and she will do no jail time for these charges. So all those who feel this is injustice, look around and see who is really ruling over this matter. It isn't you or I but those who are well connected, well placed and in the know. And that means Conch and since she is part of the Conch system by marriage, she will do just fine. Once part of the 'family' always part of the 'family'. You may not like the outcome but at least you know the score. Look, don't blame the messenger here - I am just telling you how it will go down and when all of this is over you will see that I was right. It may not be justice but it is how things work around the FL Keys - it is who you know and are related to that will matter. Sad but true.

Newbie, you reveal yourself...

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:27am by bertrum
You are a newbie, and yet you personally know hundreds of conchs and are deeply intimate with the way the local system works? That's pretty funny. Most newbies don't know more than one or two conchs, if that. Connections and knowledge like that take time to build. So, it's pretty much like myself and others on this board have said: you, yourself, are an obvious conch, an insider, and the newbie pose is a front... right? C'mon. Be proud of your heritage! maybe you are even, gasp, Monique herself!?

Noob couldn't pass a lie detector test, for sure.

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 3:56pm by *.*
He / she can't even concoct a viable scenario.

While you are right to a

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 8:55am by Ed
While you are right to a point, Conchs also have a strong sense of self preservation. They know that this is not an ambiguous case and the evidence is overwhelming. I think they will abandon her in order to assure their own future and influence and access to elected positions. By the way, I have no issue with Conchs or The Conch system. That is the way life is in any small town and The Conchs I know are some of the nicest, most welcoming people. Finally, I also think most Conchs are honest good people who are as frustrated with the overt criminal behavior of a few and the impact it has had on everyones reputation. Stealing $450k+ from children (including Conch children) is not the same as getting your cousin a job with the city, or getting rid of a parking ticket. You insult most Conchs by saying they support Monique and want to see her get off.

Clearly you're NOT a noob, but a Bubba pretending (poorly)

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 7:50am by *.*
to be a noob. Should've known that from your writing style which indicated pure ignorance of the theft by this woman, of tax monies belonging to the citizens of Monroe County. I think Judge Jones can safely assume his career is over, if Acevedo gets no jail time. But she will get it, I'm sure.

I think you're also delusional if you think good, honest, hard-working Conchs would allow her to be found 'innocent'. Their children's education and their tax monies are as effected as everyone else's, maybe more so since more of them have kids.

Whatever your real story is, Noob, you're just another Bubba thief who thinks it's ok to rob others. You don't even lie that well. You were called as a fake and a troll way early by the astute people who post on this board.

Let me guess....

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 12:20am by nickname
....you work in the jail...oh, by the way, your profound ignorance is pathetic.

Bubba Judge Jones

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:37pm by sam
you must do the right thing if you know whats good for you.

kw newbie? I think not

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:47am by bertrum
This sounds like a post written by one of the other bubba bedmates... poor angelic Monique. It was only money that would have helped kids that she embezzled, then weasled the tax payers into covering her legal expenses. No harm there, right? Unbelievable that anyone would be so without principles as to defend the Acevedos.

I agree with KW NEWBIE - LOVE MONIQUE! SHE IS INNOCENT!

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:58am by kelliec
Until proven guilty. The hate and mistrust the the legal system and the government is running rampant on these boards. You think it was FOX news or Glenn Beck the way you are all over her like white on rice. As the law says, she is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY BY A JURY OF HER PEERS or a JUDGE OF THE COURT. Get over this angst and shove it people - you have NO SAY in her plea or her conviction unless you are the one to decide her fate. SHE STOLE NOTHING from ME so I COULD CARE LESS if she goes to jail or GETS OFF WITHOUT A CHARGE! Not Randy her or a BUBBA CONCH but I smell blood from those on the board and how many of YOU have been convicted or in the crime report or even live here? IF YOU AIN'T A CONCH THEN SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE AND MOVE ON - nothing to post here!

please tell me you are a troll here ..

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:02pm by ....
And you just want some attention...either that or I agree with the other poster that states you never paid attention in economics class? or perhaps you just graduated from Key West High?

You right RANDY!

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 7:30pm
UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. YOUR WIFE IS GOING TO PRISON AND THEN SHE WILL BURN IN HELL!

non-conchs may not comment?

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 6:21pm by bertrum
Hmmmm...

So unless someone steals from you personally,

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 4:21pm by Nicholas Name
it doesn't matter? So Madoff should not have gotten a jail sentence for stealing all that money because he didn't steal from you? First off, the evidence is quite overwhelming, secondly, if she is willing to plea, she knows she will be found guilty and is basically admitting she did it. Maybe someone should steal from you so you can start complaining and have everyone else tell you it doesn't matter because they were not vicitmized too. Then maybe you'd understand the difference between right and wrong doesn't always mean that you have to be personally affected.

Put down the glue and the

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:47pm by Ed
Put down the glue and the crack pipe honey. Unless you are a homeless BUM who does not pay taxes or rent, she stole from you and your children. It is a shame you seem to dumb to realize it. Monique is entitled to her day in court. If only her defense lawyer would stop asking for delays, she might get it.

WHAT??

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:30pm by wharfdog
She stole nothing from you, so you wouldn't care if she gets off without a charge?? So you obviously don't live and pay taxes in Monroe County. Then why are YOU posting a comment about this? Ridiculous.

Clearly you never took basic economics, Kelliec, or you'd know

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:18pm by *.*
that money stolen from taxpayers DOES come from you. You notice that tax rates are going up because of the MCSD's fiscal hole? You think that has nothing to do with you? I guess that would only be the case if you were a tax cheat as well as an illiterate who thinks that Conchs are the only ones allowed to post. Perhaps you're as crooked as she is if you think that money stolen from the taxpayer is not really money stolen. Perhaps you're a crook too. Wouldn't doubt it, with that stance of yours.

She's clearly not innocent. She signed the charge slips. She ordered all that crap. She had stuff delivered to her home and to her father's home. She falsified airline tickets. She falsified reports. She took cash which disappeared. There are far too many things that she did all by herself (well, with the help of her nasty, arrogant thug of a crook-husband, Randy). If she's so friggin' innocent, why do you think she's wanting a plea deal? ::snark::

If you're too lame to understand that you are a victim, then perhaps you're just the type who would steal from taxpayers and children as well, Kelliec. Your lack of a moral compass is alarming. We just hope you aren't breeding others just like you.

TOO MUCH HATRED on this board - WHY CAN'T WE LIVE IN HARMONY?

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:13am by KW NEWBIE
Why so much hate for this poor woman? What did she do to you that causes you to vent, scream, rage and stress so much? Did she take money from your account? From your pocket? From your big mouth? No she did not. In this country, a person is INNOCENT until PROVEN GUILTY! She will have her days in court or she will take a plea deal. Why do you so care about something you or I can not change? Are you on the jury? Are you the judge? Remember we must all share the earth and live together so I say PEACE OUT Bubba Conchs and Newbies alike. Join together to make the world a better place for you and I. Read and learn about others, help out your fellow brothers and sisters and be kind to each other. One Human Family, remember the spirit of the FL Keys and enjoy life and love one another today and every day. Dream the dream. Live the life. Feel the love.

As Mac said, Stuff it, Pollyanna. It's people like you who are

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:58am by *.*
the reason that we have the Bubbas stealing tax dollars in Monroe County, over and over again.Your accepting attitude of dishonesty and thievery is exactly why we're angry. It's people like you who are the problem. I suspect you're a thief as well, hiding out here at the end of the road. She stole from children and from taxpayers, so indeed, she stole from ME, Bubba-wanna-be. When she steals the hard-earned money I pay in taxes, she steals from me. When she is paid out of my pocket, to perform a job that she was not qualified for, then she is stealing from ME. You don't seem capable of making that leap from reality to your la-la-land world, do you?

And indeed, you have the perfect mindset to be the next one up on charges. We'll look for you in the crime report soon. All you have to do is give us your name. That would be, of course, your REAL NAME, not the one you're using here in the Keys, to hide from something you're running from up on the mainland.

JEEEZ

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:48am by wharfdog
Are you for real?

Shut up!

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:37am by Kiki
KW NEWBIE- means it was not over $400,000.00 of YOUR tax money, or YOUR child she PERSONALLY stole from. If you are for real- which I doubt- stay out of business you don't know anything about. YES she personnaly stole from ME and MY Daughter and the rest of her class of 2012, as well as scammed others in the name of the local mentally challenged group the MARC house where my Bubba Conch husband works. Peace, love, AND ONE HUMAN FAMILY mentality does not enter this equasion. We're not hating on her because she's a conch- cause she's NOT. We're not hating on her because she's a woman- or white- or straight...no! We are hating on her because she is a liar and a thief and so is her husband. We are angry with ourselves for being duped and for voting (and even campaigning in my case) for her crooked husband.So you just BACK off "Newbie"!

What did she do?

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:56am by Nicholas Name
Are you serious? She stole $400,000 that they can prove, and I would believe that she probably stole another $400,000 that they cannot totally prove! She stole this money from the kids, our kids!

KW Newbie...you sound delusional and over-medicated?

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:45am
Yes the money came from MY POCKET and all the pockets of property owners, renters and business folks whether employee or owner in the form of PROPERTY TAXES. Did you ever hear of such a thing? DUH! As for feeling the love i sure would like to feel the love of JUSTICE applied to all individuals EQUALY. As for "care[ing] about something you or I can not change" YOU keep dreaming! Feel the disgust.

Your not fooling us. TROLL!

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:34am
Randy does your supervisor know your using the Sears work computer to post on these boards. GO sell a washing machine. Hey can you get me a cut rate price for a chainsaw? Of course you can! Meet you at the rear door!

he he he That is something that would come from that worthless

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:09pm by Tina
reject, Randy Acevedo. Thanks for that post. I'd like to check out the IP of this poster and indeed, bet it's coming from Searstown or from Sears. I think I'll go shopping at Sears for a new fridge, which we need, and then if Randy Acevedo is the genius that comes up to me, then I'll just go across the street to Home Depot. I won't support ANYONE who gives a cent to Randy Acevedo for anything.

Thanks!

Submitted on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:42am
Hey do you think he cold get a cut rate deal on a 50" flat screen HD Monitor????? Meet me at the back door! HEHEHEHEHE

Dude, the dream and the

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:23am by Ed
Dude, the dream and the love and one human family does not include criminals. While she is entitled to her day in court, the evidence is overwhelming. She did steal from our bank accounts. I don't know about you, but I pay taxes to the school district that are supposed to be used for education, not for Monique to buy new clothes. People are angry because some people in this town feel they are above the law and for years flaunted this and did whatever they want. Those days have come to an end. We can all be brothers and sisters and peace out together, as long as you are not a criminal who stole from our children.

Justice Has Been Delayed Too Long

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 4:14pm by Cole
Justice delayed, is justice denied. This woman stole from the common wealth. She stole student's money, stole benefit money, stole by using her school issued credit card as an ATM, and she wasn't even qualified for her job - which was a partonage job due to nepotism.

She needs to serve some serious time. A prison sentence will speak volumes to the students at our below average high school in Key West. It will be a lesson they will never forget should they one day find themselves in a position in which taxpayers have entrusted them.

If we watch Monique Acevedo walk away from this with a plea, a light sentence, and no remuneration for the hundreds of thousands she stole, then everyone associated with the travesty will be voted out of office in their next election.

It's time to bring this sociopathic woman to justice. This whole country (and Monroe County) has been brought to its knees by Crony Capitalism. Putting this women away will be a warning shot to all local white collar criminals that the People have had enough.

Judicial System

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:19pm by IslandGirl
Justice is slow and does not allow for mob mentality unleashed out of anger...although justifiable. I am thinking of the times I have heard on the news the many disgusting murderers, drug dealers, child molesters, etc who reach deals for providing info or snitching on another criminal loser. Those of you who think that justice is a neat and clean thing that is applied efficiently...you are in for a shock with this case. There are thousands of cases I could name that are even worse with the punishment not fitting the crime. Also, keep in mind that comment boards and news articles are not part of a trial. If it was, this woman would be on death row by now. I think the whole situation stinks, but I'm also realistic. Maybe that's why I'm not as angry as many of you commenters here. Get a grip, people. If you don't like, then work to change the system.

Let Monique plead - quit beating her while she is down

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:05pm by KW NEWBIE
Come on people this is a fair report. Let the lady plead it out and save the taxpayers money. Why do so many hate her so? Do those of you with no children really care so much or is it because you hate the system of which you are not a part? Just because you are not one of the so called Bubba Conchs why so much hate? Life is too short and since this case really does not concern too many people, let it go. The Keys way of life is simplify, meditate, enjoy life from the hustle and stress of the real world. Take a chill pill and cool it - it isn't worth the time to get angry over something you or I can not change. She will get her justice and karma in the end. Let it be. I came to the Keys for some happy time not anger - didn't you? Peace out.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:38am
YOUR SO RIGHT! WHY ARE THEY SO ANGRY AND CONDESENDING TO POOR MONIQUE? WE ARE ONE HUMAN FAMILY! THAT SAYING GIVES ME SHIVERS! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO POOR MONIQUE I HEARD SHE HAD TO DOWNSIZE HER WARDROBE. NO MORE SEXY COWBOY SUITS. OOOOOOOOOOO TEE HEE HEE TEE HEE HEE POOR MONIQUE!

And what drug are you on? It's ok to let thieves go? It doesn't

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:02pm by Tina
effect others? You're not connecting the dots, are you? I pay business taxes and my business's taxes and licenses have big chunks going to education. And the greedy, selfish, thieving Monique took my tax money for a 'hummingbird bed' and a 'giddy-up cowgirl' costume? Oh, you're very misguided if you think this is acceptable behavior and a matter of 'jealousy'. Let's just wait til someone takes your nest egg and then you won't be able to keep chilling, will you? You remind me of some of these people who think that living here is an 'escape'. You'll find out soon enough that it IS real life. We have great weather and great benefits, but it's still real life and we have to protect ourselves from the real crooks such as Monique and Randy Acevedo.

Oh stuff it, Pollyanna!

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 3:26pm by Mac
If you want good news, pick up that Conch periodical, the one paid for by political favors. You'll also find some nice pics of boys.

:::HUGE APPLAUSE FOR MAC:::

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:00pm by *.*
Mac, you made my day. The noob will definitely enjoy Conch Color, then, with all the Bubbas' pics showing them in their full cocktail mode.

Mac; great comment ,

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 8:10am by trapper
short and sweet. kwnoob you don't have a clue!

Maybe you need to retreat into your weed, Dude, and let the

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:48pm by *.*
responsible, honest, taxpaying, law-abiding citizens worry about the crooks. It's clear you think it's just some sort of jealousy thing but the facts are, no one is jealous of this thieving woman or her family. Who would be proud of being a thief except the Bubbas? You think it's OK for there to be Bubba's (that's crooked Conchs, in case you have no clue about that.) You like crooks?

You think it doesn't concern too many people? How much would $400,000 have helped the kids? How many more-qualified, non-thieving applicants could have done her job? And who would like to be a friggin' Bubba anyway? The jealousy angle is something that comes from the crooks, thinking everyone wants to waddle about with too much jewelry, pushing innocent people about and bullying others. Sounds like as a "KW Newbie" you've found a great clique to hang with if you think that anyone would be jealous of that ilk.

We can indeed change this. We can put her in jail, make her pay, and hopefully send a message to any other Bubba-crook wannabes who feel that it is ok to steal from taxpayers and children. It is NOT acceptable. It is NOT a matter of hate - it's a matter of the law! We all pay taxes for education, whether we have children or not. We all have a hand in the education of these kids because heaven help us if they don't do better than they're doing now, in educating them. Notice, just this week, a Coast Guard guy was beaten by more Key West teens. Yah...it doesn't matter whether we have kids or not. We're all concerned about the youth in this town, on many levels.

No nolo.

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 11:57am by Mac
Our public defender and former Judge Mark Jones have delayed this trial for a year now with motions and witness depositions. Now Monique wants to plead nolo contendre in hopes of getting a soft sentence, as well as avoiding civil liability in the process? I can see it coming now... a parade of the usual conch defenders whining about what a great (albeit larcenous) mom Monique is and how she's suffered enough already. Bull. Of course former Judge Jones wants this as much as Monique does... he knows that he's on trial as much as she. Well, the people won't stand for justice denied. This defendant must stand trial.

Nolo

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:49pm by barnabas
Nolo stupid she is not. If she pleads no contest, and if based on that receives adjudication withheld, not only does she get bubkis but Randy stands a chance at winning his appeal and having his conviction overturned because she will have never actually been found guilty of doing anything, therefore what was there for Randy to cover up? Plus, it could never be proven one way or the other afterward because she can't be tried again for this. This is a smart, albeit underhanded and sneaking, move on the part of the defense.

I'm afraid you are correct about this...

Submitted on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:09am by September Hare
Guess it would be up to Judge Jones to ensure that this travesty of justice does not occur - either she must admit guilt or go to trial anything less is more abuse to the taxpayers, children and community. Also let's not forget that she "allegedly" stole at least $750k and more like a cool million or more. The $400k is just what she stands formally accused of stealing. If you go through the reports the figures are really quite staggering.

I'd say Judge Jones is done.

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:41pm by *.*
No question about that. And as usual, the thieving cow is showing her ways, after stealing from children, and then wasting our money on her undeserved 'public defender'.

No No No No No NO NO and, I also meant to say NO

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:45am by Tina
This woman continues to be a joke, as is her chubby hubby. The people are tired of her games. She needs to go away.

After she's wasted our tax dollars on her public defender all

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 9:55am by *.*
this time? No way! No 'deals'. She had her chance and chose not to. Time for Monique to go to jail for a long time. The people are fed up with her and want justice to prevail.

Let her plead. Save us the

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 8:42am by Ed
Let her plead. Save us the money of an extended trial as long as she does jail time. While most people are disgusted by what she did, she still has the right to a vigorous defense.

Knew this was coming

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 8:40am
Of course she will plea. She will also get a sentence based on what she did and not a "Hang Her High" mentality. She will do jail time, but it will be interesting how much. It will definitely be too much for some and not enough for others. I hope the Judge that sentences her is ready for retirement because there is no way he'll satisfy everyone that votes.

It''s a miracle!

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 8:40am by Robert Cintron
Her Worship the Public Defender actually filed a hearing request? All by herself? When's the last time that happened? And why did PD wannabe Docherty get kicked to the curb?

Plead ? Only if every dime is

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 7:21am by trapper
PAID BACK

Abso-friggin-lutely! And she has to pay it BEFORE she gets her

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:46am by Tina
plea, if that's the way it has to go. We'll never get a dime out of her. She only made what she made because of falsifying records and falsifying the requirements for her job.

Oh, Now She Wants To Plead....

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:29am by malkiesmum
F NO! After delaying the darn thing for over a year, now the wench wants to plead??!!! How freaking convenient! We better see some good jail time in that deal, if not Dennis Ward can forget about getting re-elected EVER in this County!!

Understand your sentiments but you're venting is misdirected

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 7:20pm by 88maverick
Judge Jones, not Ward, has been the problem. Ward has stood tall from day 1 and set a high standard for integrity. He's been the good guy, not the bad guy. WIthout Ward, and the unflagging efforts of School Board members John Dick, and Steve Pribramsky, this whole matter would have swept under the Conch carpet.

NO PLEA DEAL...TOO MUCH WORK FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN A TRIAL.

Submitted on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 4:29am by Kitten
No deal. The People must have their day in Court.
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