Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund


I never thought I'd have to write a letter like this.

But then again, I never thought I'd have to fight for my son's
freedom.

You see, the handsome young man in the photo is my son Garrett.
Even though Garrett has been an officer with the Atlanta Police
Department for nearly six years, it wasn't until the George Floyd
riots began not long ago that I started losing sleep at night for
worrying.


Especially after those rioters started killing cops.

Little did I know, my own son would be at the center of their
protests, too - for a crime he didn't commit.

Now, I have no choice but to turn to kind strangers like you and
ask for help to keep my son out of prison for doing his job and
defending himself in the line of duty.

On June 12th, 2020, just a few minutes before midnight, Garrett
and his partner responded to a call about a drunk driver at a
Wendy's fast-food restaurant.

The driver - Rayshard Brooks - had passed out behind the wheel of
a car while still in the drive-thru lane.

After Garrett's partner repeatedly knocked on the car's window,
Rayshard woke up, pulled over, and staggered to his feet.

Garrett calmly talked with Rayshard for more than 30 minutes. He
even performed two separate field sobriety tests.

Rayshard failed them both.

After the second test, Garrett began to slowly place the suspect
in handcuffs. That's when the situation turned dangerous for my
son.

This drunk suspect shoved both officers and - in a split-second -
wrestled them to the ground.

Then he grabbed the taser from Garrett's partner and took off
running.

My son radioed in for backup because the suspect was armed and
dangerous.

The officers chased this violent criminal for a few feet before
Rayshard turned and pointed the taser directly at them.

Garrett was immediately in fear for his life and the lives of the
other innocent people in the area.

His training kicked in and he fired his service pistol to protect
himself and his partner.

Those rounds ended the threat that night. . . but the political
fallout began right away.

Not only was Garrett fired from his job the very next day, but
the Atlanta District Attorney - Paul Howard - charged my son with
MURDER without even waiting for the independent investigation to
finish!



Former Atlanta D.A. Paul Howard


Video footage from the officers' body cameras and from nearby
security cameras clearly show Garrett and his partner acting in
self-defense.

But the District Attorney who charged my son was a "social
justice" prosecutor. And since rioters burned down that Wendy's
restaurant after Garrett was fired - that D.A. wanted to appease
the mob by arresting and charging my son.

Now Garrett is facing life in prison. And his legal bills have
the potential to bankrupt our family.

As a mom, there's nothing I wouldn't do to help my son. But our
family just doesn't have the kind of money it takes to stand up
to the prosecutors who are determined to put an innocent police
officer behind bars.

I felt helpless.

So when Jason Johnson from the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund
called and offered to help us, I knew God was answering my
prayers.

My friend, you've read my letter this far so I'm going to ask you
one of the toughest questions I've ever asked anyone:

Will you consider sending a one-time gift of $27 to LELDF to help
them fund Garrett's defense.

The past few years have turned out to be such a dangerous time to
be a police officer in America. The violent protests are proof of
that fact.

Yet every day, brave officers still put their lives on the line
to keep you and your family safe.

Now, those officers also risk being prosecuted for split-second
decision they make in the line of duty. . . officers like
Garrett.

That's why I hope you'll send $27 for my son's defense. I only
mention that amount in recognition of the fact that Garrett was
27 years old on that horrible night.

And since LELDF is a non-profit organization, your gift today is
tax-deductible - so if you would be able to send a larger amount
like $50, $75, $100, or even $500, I hope you'll consider it.

Not just for Garrett's sake - but so no other mom has to write a
letter like mine.

I'm so grateful that LELDF has stepped in to help my son. And on
behalf of every parent who's been in my shoes, thank you from the
bottom of my heart for reading my letter and for whatever help
you can send today.

With deepest gratitude,

Sheena Rolfe
Garrett Rolfe's mom
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More such officers who sacrifice so much for us will face similar
fates unless we speak out and stand up for the brave men and
women in blue. The next time you see a police officer in your
community, please thank them for their service. To read more
about our mission or the other law enforcement officers we're
defending, please visit www.leldf.org. And remember - Blue Lives
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