Jerry Chambers Sr. replied saying, “I need some help, that’s what I’ve been crying for almost 14 months now,” to which Nunnally responded, “I understand.”
Powhatan Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Jeffery Seafross admitted to Atlanta Black Star in a statement that investigators identified the teenagers at the party responsible for the alleged acts, but the statute of limitations — citing Virginia Code 19.2.8 — prevents authorities from making any arrests because 15 months had passed until the incident was reported.
Again, the Chambers deny claims they didn’t try to file a report just two days after the alleged incident happened.
“We brought the address, a picture of the house right before we went to the Sheriff’s Office, we brought pictures, they had everything they needed to make an arrest right then and there,” Kristle Chambers said.
The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office says, the case was forwarded to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office and the FBI for further investigation. The Chamberses believe the slow-moving investigation is the result of a cover-up that started with the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office initial handling of the investigation.
“Back to that statute of limitations, I think they’re referring to simple assault and battery, but this is clearly a hate crime and I think that’s why they’re doing their best not to classify this as a hate crime because again, they’re covering for individuals,” Kristle Chambers said.
While Jerry Chambers Jr.’s case continues to churn and community support builds locally with rallies held in support of the family, Chambers’ parents say he’s been undergoing therapy and dealing with other related psychological trauma stemming from what happened on September 12, 2020.
“Unfortunately, our son was hospitalized multiple times in 2021 due to this hate crime,” Kristle Chambers said of her son.
The Chamberses say they are narrowing down a list of potential attorneys for a possible lawsuit and applying additional pressure on local authorities in their ongoing fight for justice.
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