Dr. Lillie M. Coley, PhD, Responds to Shawn Carter’s Statement Regarding Attorney Tony Buzbee’s Allegations Regarding Carter of Sexual Misconduct Involving a 13-Year-Old

After reviewing Mr. Carter’s response to Attorney Tony Buzbee, I was deeply unsettled. My

initial reaction was one of dismay, but I was reminded of my mother’s steadfast belief that the rule of law will always prevail. It is with this conviction that I address the broader implications of Mr. Carter’s comments, particularly his reference to family values.

As the former legal guardian of my godson, Rymir Satterthwaite, I have firsthand experience navigating years of allegations of fraud and misconduct in cases where you and your legal team were involved. Over a decade of legal battles illuminated a troubling exploitation of the judicial system, involving what appeared to be the influence of dark money. This systemic failure resulted in violations of our Fourteenth Amendment rights and unethical practices that tarnished the integrity of our courts.

For instance, I recently discovered, in 2023, that illegal liens had been placed on my residential property without my knowledge. Such actions reflect a blatant disregard for the rule of law and undermine trust in our legal system. Mr. Carter, there is a clear dissonance between your public statements and your actions. As a minister of the gospel, my duty is to uplift and empower my community, not to diminish it. Rest assured, I will continue to fight for justice, including rights regarding my property.  I, too had to talk to Rymir when he was minor about not going to a dark place in his mind regarding the legal system but to remain positive because God loves justice.

As an African American woman and the daughter of a U.S. Marine, I have worked tirelessly for everything I have achieved, all while relying on faith and perseverance.  My mother instilled in me a fundamental respect for the law, emphasizing, “The law is designed to work follow it, even when others try to bend or break it.” This principle has guided me through the challenges of pursuing justice.

Rymir and I remain unwavering in our fight, inspired by the belief that there are ethical attorneys and judges, like Attorney Buzbee, who stand for victims’ rights and uphold the principles of fairness. My goddaughter, Wanda Satterthwaite Rymir’s mother is one such victim. Her story deserves to be heard, and her name must not be forgotten. Let us all remember to say her name: Wanda Satterthwaite.