Character Reference Civil Harassment Case

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to express my unwavering support of {Name}.

As their longtime {clergyperson/friend/coworker/etc.}, no one was more surprised than I to learn of the charges against {Name}. Harassment is so out-of-character for them, and I still struggle to wrap my brain around what happened. I only know them as respectful, kind, and reliable. Specifically, {anecdote about when these qualities were exhibited, including any community involvement or volunteering}.

{Name} has repeatedly expressed to me their deep remorse about what they did, and about how others were affected by these misguided, irresponsible, and hurtful actions. While they have made no excuses, I am certain that this would not had happened if {Name} had not {describe unusual amount of stress or other mitigating circumstances}. They have shared with me that they have already taken steps to {get counseling/enroll in anger management classes/etc. All of us who love and care for {Name} stand by to support them in any way we can.

I am confident that this was an isolated incident that arose from an unusual set of circumstances. {Name} is a good person who deserves a chance to make this right.

{Sender}

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