In 1998, Jack He was a graduate assistant at the University of Memphis when he was accused by a student of sexual assault. That nightmare is still haunting him even though he finally was exonerated on February 21, 2003, some five years later. So much for his constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Because of that case, he has lost his job at the University, his degree and most preciously, his daughter, Anna Mae (a.k.a. He Mei), to her foster parents, Jerry and Louise Baker. The He's desperately need your help in fighting to get their Anna Mae back. If you can help financially, please send a check to the Anna Mae Foundation, P. O. Box 382656, Germantown, TN 38183-2656. Please note that any donations are not tax deductible. At a court hearing on September 4, 2003, Judge Alissandratos refused to grant the two motions filed by the Hes: motion for a jury trial and motion for bifurcating abandonment & best interest issues. As a result, a bench trial was scheduled to begin on September 29th; however, the judge delayed the case indefinitely when court convened. The Hes face a deportation hearing on December 17th. So they do not have much time. In the meantime, the Hes are barred by the judge to have any contact with Anna Mae.
On November 14, 2003, Judge Alissandratos surprised everyone by recusing himself in the middle of a hearing. This appears to be an early Christmas gift for the Hes. Stay tune. (Guy M. Wong)
The custody case was reported in February and March.
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