Anne Johnson Family Quotations

I was very disappointed at the first verdict. That's my son, and I was hoping at the most manslaughter because I know he would never hurt anybody unless he was protecting Tony, but I'm thankful that his life was saved. I'm thankful for the lawyers that he had. They have been like family to us, and we just going to pray.

We're real relieved not to have to go to trial. It was very hard on our family and I'm sure it was on the other families.

As a parent of a varsity basketball player, I have been disturbed by the verbal attacks and accusations directed toward coach Jackson, ... I find it unusual that incidents, such as mooning, are recalled by some players, but not others. We look forward to the resolution of this distracting issue and a successful upcoming basketball season. Hopefully, all players on this year's team will have positive attitudes and will bring 110 percent effort to the court every day. My son and my family totally support coach Jackson.

I know he would never hurt anybody unless he was protecting Tony. But I'm thankful that his life's saved. I'm thankful for his lawyers that he had. They've been like family to us.