This really saddens me.

[DinwiddieProud]

But, it is what it is.

What saddens me the most is how bad he let his kids down. He is human, and has the same human frailties and emotions we all have. It's just magnified when someone is in the position to set an example on how to live your life properly and become a good citizen, falls from grace. I hope this is the low water mark in his life, and he can come back from it. He will have the chance to demonstrate that you can stumble in life, and make it back. He will have the unique opportunity to say, "hey, I've been there".

Former Armstrong, Meadowbrook football coach sentenced to 3.5 years in prison
POSTED 5:16 PM, JUNE 3, 2016, BY VERNON FREEMAN JR.

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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A former football coach at Armstrong High School and Meadowbrook High School has been sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison for malicious wounding.

Kedrick D. Moody, 37, of Henrico, entered an Alford plea in February for badly beating a man who was seeing a woman Moody had dated.

An Alford plea is when the defendant doesn’t admit guilty, but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict them.

Kedrick D. Moody, 37

Friday, Moddy was sentenced to 10 years with 6 ½ years suspended. Moody will serve 3 ½ years of the sentence.

The malicious wounding incident occurred on March 28, 2015 at the Econo Lodge along the 7300 block of West Broad Street.

Surveillance video showed a man get out of a car and walk up the stairs as two people were coming down. Brief words were exchanged and then, in the video, a man can be seen pummeling the other man.

The male victim suffered severe injuries including a fractured jaw and a gash to the back of the head.

Moody spent three years as the head coach at Armstrong High School, before accepting the same position at his alma mater, Meadowbrook High, in January of 2015.

He served as a volunteer at the time of his arrest and was dismissed before officially becoming an employee of Chesterfield County schools.

 

[shauntclair]

Been there, done that for me. Every circumstance is different but I beat the guy I caught with my wife with a 200 pair telephone cable that had been in my truck for protection since I worked in NY. Always stayed in my truck but was more a souvenir in my garage since 1988. Still worked. Broke his arm, 3 ribs, the left side of his face and some severely damaged testes. 3 days in the hospital. And he had been previously warned.

Arrested but released and never served a day. Convicted but paroled. court seemed to feel the way I did. He deserved it and I had no record at all. Not even a parking ticket.

As I said, circumstances are different but women make men do things they would never have done on their own. Doesn't mean he was right but the empathy is there.

 

[one man]

Been there, done that for me. Every circumstance is different but I beat the guy I caught with my wife with a 200 pair telephone cable that had been in my truck for protection since I worked in NY. Always stayed in my truck but was more a souvenir in my garage since 1988. Still worked. Broke his arm, 3 ribs, the left side of his face and some severely damaged testes. 3 days in the hospital. And he had been previously warned.

Arrested but released and never served a day. Convicted but paroled. court seemed to feel the way I did. He deserved it and I had no record at all. Not even a parking ticket.

As I said, circumstances are different but women make men do things they would never have done on their own. Doesn't mean he was right but the empathy is there.

Since you've opened your own can, may I ask a few questions for my own personal curiousity? If you don't want to answer, I fully understand and respect that.
What state did your incident occur? What year? What were you charged with? Did you hire an attorney or use court-appointed? What was your conviction?

 

[shauntclair]

Since you've opened your own can, may I ask a few questions for my own personal curiousity? If you don't want to answer, I fully understand and respect that.
What state did your incident occur? What year? What were you charged with? Did you hire an attorney or use court-appointed? What was your conviction?

VA. 2008. Assault. Attorney. Pleaded guilty of assault and battery in defense of ones home.

I had friends. Even in the Prosecutor's office. Despite minimal State required terms, I got off. The events of the day and the clear emotions that would easily have disabled rationale behavior from someone with impeccable background made this a difficult case to prosecute. I cut a deal. The judgement was correct.

I did it. He deserved it. Closure. No continuation required. Now he's married to her and my boys hate them both. His kids hate them both. That's justice.

 

[one man]

VA. 2008. Assault. Attorney. Pleaded guilty of assault.

I had friends. Even in the Prosecutor's office. Despite minimal State required terms, I got off. The events of the day and the clear emotions that would easily have disabled rationale behavior from someone with impeccable background made this a difficult case to prosecute. I cut a deal. The judgement was correct.

I did it. He deserved it. Closure. No continuation required. Now he's married to her and my boys hate them both. His kids hate them both. That's justice.

Thanks for the response. I'm in awe of how you were only charged with assault. If the injuries you stated were correct, you'd have been charged with felony malicious wounding under VA law. This is a clear case of "who you know" and buddy system that plagues our justice system. You benefited which is great for you but I know plenty of people who did far less and received harsher charges and sentences than what you stated, which very much bothers me.

 

[shauntclair]

Thanks for the response. I'm in awe of how you were only charged with assault. If the injuries you stated were correct, you'd have been charged with felony malicious wounding under VA law. This is a clear case of "who you know" and buddy system that plagues our justice system. You benefited which is great for you but I know plenty of people who did far less and received harsher charges and sentences than what you stated, which very much bothers me.

Well, he was in my house at the time and there was a lot of sympathy toward my situation and the circumstances. I did not harm the ex at all and called the police immediately. I did have to spend the weekend in jail and was released after the Monday arraignment. I did plead guilty to lesser charges. I was convicted but the entire sentence was suspended.

I did benefit but I also felt it was just. I also agree with you that the judicial system is out of whack. I have known folks too who did less but have gone to jail. there has to be a way to make sentencing more in balance with the crime. I mean, I had a neighbor who sat in jail almost 2 months because a ten year old misidentified his truck and he didn't do a damn thing. His face was in the paper along with a child molestation story. How do you recover that part of your life from those wasted months and loss of reputation?

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

Sad situation about Coach Moody. I've had the opportunity of meeting him and he's really a class act. It's just very unfortunate that his reputation will forever be tainted by this situation. For those who are not familiar with the city of Richmond, Armstrong High School is unfortunately not one of the school's a parent would want to send their child. A lot of kids from Mosby Court, Fairfield Court, Church Hill and even Gilpin Court attend this school. For those who don't know, these are all notorious and crime ridden projects in the city of Richmond (Church Hill is a community but has its bad side). Moody was a community figure during his time at Armstrong. He kept a lot of guys out of the streets and gangs and welcomed them with open arms to his football team. He even sent a kid to Norfolk State last year, which was Armstrong's first D1 signee in a long time. Unfortunately a lot of people will not look at the good he's done but stigmatize Coach Moody's career by this. Was he right? No, but like all of us, he's human and unfortunately, one bad decision like this can affect your life for the worst. It only takes one time. I'll go on record and say that I think he gets another chance. Will it be high school? I hope for the simple fact that he will teach the kids that you can have it all going for yourself, make one bad decision and it's over... but I doubt he gets another chance because some parents can be a**holes especially when you start talking about criminal charges.. I remember when Magna Vista's old coach had a DUI and people around here gave him hell about it .. Will it be college? I think maybe Union or VSU gives him a chance when he completes his time. We've all made mistakes, I know I have. Some of the things that I done in my 22 years on earth could've really hurt my upward mobility along the way but I was fortunate and blessed for something called a second chance, something that this man WILL earn (because he has remorse and he's a great guy) and deserves. I wish Moody nothing but the best.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Well put. I never met him, but I know he was doing a good job with a near impossible situation at Armstrong. He broke a lot of hearts when he decided to leave for Meadowbrook, but I can understand. The strongest of men would eventually need a break from what he was dealing with.

It's just unfortunate that he "snapped" and did what he did. It's easy for us to sit here and say "what was he thinking"? But, he was caught up in the emotions of love and betrayal, and ended up doing something that I'm sure he regretted almost immediately. No excusing what he did, but you can appreciate how it probably all took place.

Like you say, I hope he gets a chance again. He is actually even more qualified now than he was before. Having lived what making a bad decision does to your life.

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

Well put. I never met him, but I know he was doing a good job with a near impossible situation at Armstrong. He broke a lot of hearts when he decided to leave for Meadowbrook, but I can understand. The strongest of men would eventually need a break from what he was dealing with.

It's just unfortunate that he "snapped" and did what he did. It's easy for us to sit here and say "what was he thinking"? But, he was caught up in the emotions of love and betrayal, and ended up doing something that I'm sure he regretted almost immediately. No excusing what he did, but you can appreciate how it probably all took place.

Like you say, I hope he gets a chance again. He is actually even more qualified now than he was before. Having lived what making a bad decision does to your life.

DP, couldn't have said it better myself. The term "love makes you do some crazy things" is REAL! I didn't understand that until I got into a relationship myself. I understand completely and I have great sympathy for him. Can't condone what he did, but I don't think this reflects his true character.

 

[Clarkefan]

Been there, done that for me. Every circumstance is different but I beat the guy I caught with my wife with a 200 pair telephone cable that had been in my truck for protection since I worked in NY. Always stayed in my truck but was more a souvenir in my garage since 1988. Still worked. Broke his arm, 3 ribs, the left side of his face and some severely damaged testes. 3 days in the hospital. And he had been previously warned.

Arrested but released and never served a day. Convicted but paroled. court seemed to feel the way I did. He deserved it and I had no record at all. Not even a parking ticket.

As I said, circumstances are different but women make men do things they would never have done on their own. Doesn't mean he was right but the empathy is there.

Dang!!! I mean, I feel bad for you and all that she did, but DAYUM!!!! Way to go!

 

[Clarkefan]

But, it is what it is.

Friday, Moddy was sentenced to 10 years with 6 ½ years suspended. Moody will serve 3 ½ years of the sentence.

The malicious wounding incident occurred on March 28, 2015 at the Econo Lodge along the 7300 block of West Broad Street.

Surveillance video showed a man get out of a car and walk up the stairs as two people were coming down. Brief words were exchanged and then, in the video, a man can be seen pummeling the other man.

The male victim suffered severe injuries including a fractured jaw and a gash to the back of the head.

Moody spent three years as the head coach at Armstrong High School, before accepting the same position at his alma mater, Meadowbrook High, in January of 2015.

He served as a volunteer at the time of his arrest and was dismissed before officially becoming an employee of Chesterfield County schools.

So, the article makes it sound like he had previously dated the woman, but no longer was. What was he doing in the parking lot at the Econo Lodge then? Stalking her? If he was still dating her, I could understand. But if the relationship was over, he should have moved on.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

I don't know what the exact circumstances were, but jealously and vengeance overrode good judgement. "Blinded by love", (or the loss of love), looks like the operative phrase.

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

So, the article makes it sound like he had previously dated the woman, but no longer was. What was he doing in the parking lot at the Econo Lodge then? Stalking her? If he was still dating her, I could understand. But if the relationship was over, he should have moved on.

I wish moving on was that easy my friend, if it was, I wouldn't be 22 with grey hairs

 

[DinwiddieProud]

DSH, are you living in Richmond these days?

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

DSH, are you living in Richmond these days?

Moved back to Danville for the summer. I intern at a summer school and I'm working with a couple of GW Danville basketball players at the Y in my off time. My lease for my downtown apartment in RVA starts on July 30, so I'll be back in the city then! Can't wait DP!! If I don't somehow run into you before, I'll more than likely see you at the Dinwiddie/JM game!

 

[Clarkefan]

Moved back to Danville for the summer. I intern at a summer school and I'm working with a couple of GW Danville basketball players at the Y in my off time. My lease for my downtown apartment in RVA starts on July 30, so I'll be back in the city then! Can't wait DP!! If I don't somehow run into you before, I'll more than likely see you at the Dinwiddie/JM game!

Hey, don't forget that the Bacon Fest is this Sunday the 12th!

 

[Clarkefan]

I wish moving on was that easy my friend, if it was, I wouldn't be 22 with grey hairs

Sorry buddy, but no woman is worth that much trouble unless she's your wife.

 

[shauntclair]

Hey, don't forget that the Bacon Fest is this Sunday the 12th!

Now that's a girl worth your attention.

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

Hey, don't forget that the Bacon Fest is this Sunday the 12th!

I haven't forgotten about you my good sir! My GF's work schedule comes out tomorrow and I'm praying she's off so we can come up Sunday! I'll be sure to let you know!

 

[hamspear]

Sorry , "if he was still dating her"!?, you could understand? your kidding right? , I hope you talking about just the fact that he was in the parking lot. Lol It is never a excuse to beat someone to near death in my opinion no matter what the dating situation was, or for any reason, except if the person she was with was hurting her. But that wasn't the situation, as we read it. What ever happened to just walking away? Can't believe we are even talking about this on a football board, should be on the criminal board.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Sadly Hammy, behavior like this seems to be part of our football landscape these days.

 

[shauntclair]

Sadly Hammy, behavior like this seems to be part of our football landscape these days.

This incident has no relationship to Football at all. It is man/woman and has gone on since the beginning of time. The media makes it seem isolated, related and violence oriented. What a joke and how easily people are manipulated. This was a crime of passion. No less a crime but completely unrelated to sports.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

DSH, I look forward to meeting you, as well. Maybe this country bumpkin will make it to the big city before football season/practice/scrimmage begins. If so, and you are back, we will cross paths.

BTW, our first scrimmage will be at at Lord Botetourt. So I guess you wouldn't want to make that marathon trip, but the second one should be at Dinwiddie. So, maybe you can slip down for that one?

 

[Clarkefan]

Sorry , "if he was still dating her"!?, you could understand? your kidding right? , I hope you talking about just the fact that he was in the parking lot. Lol It is never a excuse to beat someone to near death in my opinion no matter what the dating situation was, or for any reason, except if the person she was with was hurting her. But that wasn't the situation, as we read it. What ever happened to just walking away? Can't believe we are even talking about this on a football board, should be on the criminal board.

Not what I meant. I meant that I could understand him being in the parking lot if he was still dating her and trying to find out what was up. Don't condone what he did. Sorry, I wasn't clear about that!

 

[hamspear]

That's what I figured you meant.

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

DSH, I look forward to meeting you, as well. Maybe this country bumpkin will make it to the big city before football season/practice/scrimmage begins. If so, and you are back, we will cross paths.

BTW, our first scrimmage will be at at Lord Botetourt. So I guess you wouldn't want to make that marathon trip, but the second one should be at Dinwiddie. So, maybe you can slip down for that one?

I definitely want to come to the scrommage at Dinwiddie ! Just please remind me when the date is finalized. I have easier classes this upcoming semester so I plan to make my rounds this season!

 

[cutnjump]

Sorry , "if he was still dating her"!?, you could understand? your kidding right? , I hope you talking about just the fact that he was in the parking lot. Lol It is never a excuse to beat someone to near death in my opinion no matter what the dating situation was, or for any reason, except if the person she was with was hurting her. But that wasn't the situation, as we read it. What ever happened to just walking away? Can't believe we are even talking about this on a football board, should be on the criminal board.

I would concur except if it was his wife(not ex-wife). A scumbag that steps in to a marriage deserves whatever beating he gets with the one exception that if he was misled as to marital status I would consider that a mitigating factor. ShaunT you and I often disagree but, in this case I am glad common sense prevailed in your case.

 

[hamspear]

I would concur except if it was his wife(not ex-wife). A scumbag that steps in to a marriage deserves whatever beating he gets with the one exception that if he was misled as to marital status I would consider that a mitigating factor. ShaunT you and I often disagree but, in this case I am glad common sense prevailed in your case.

Sorry disagree, beating someone to near death under any circumstance marriage ,no marriage, broke up , or not broke up is not necessary. And funny thing is , the court appears to agree with me. The penalty is severe. Just because someone wrongs you , invades your " territory" or what you think is your "property", doesn't require a beating, maybe some severely hurt feelings would be justified. I bet if he had to do all over now, he would walk away. You think? If it was his Wife, don't you think she had a little to do with being with the guy also?

 

[DanvilleSportsHead_rivals]

Sorry disagree, beating someone to near death under any circumstance marriage ,no marriage, broke up , or not broke up is not necessary. And funny thing is , the court appears to agree with me. The penalty is severe. Just because someone wrongs you , invades your " territory" or what you think is your "property", doesn't require a beating, maybe some severely hurt feelings would be justified. I bet if he had to do all over now, he would walk away. You think? If it was his Wife, don't you think she had a little to do with being with the guy also?

Great point Hammy. Though this thread has become un football related, I can appreciate everybody's post. It's interesting to hear opinions. I think more men should have open discussion like this.

 

[hamspear]

Yeh I'm over these non football posts, gets way to serious. Nothing personal Oneman! Let's get back to football!

 

[shauntclair]

Sorry disagree, beating someone to near death under any circumstance marriage ,no marriage, broke up , or not broke up is not necessary. And funny thing is , the court appears to agree with me. The penalty is severe. Just because someone wrongs you , invades your " territory" or what you think is your "property", doesn't require a beating, maybe some severely hurt feelings would be justified. I bet if he had to do all over now, he would walk away. You think? If it was his Wife, don't you think she had a little to do with being with the guy also?

We're getting a little misconstrued here. In the Coach's case, he stalked a woman who was never his wife (but mother of his child) to the no tell motel and beat the crap out of her current lover. You can find the facts but you have to walk away in that case.

My case was coming home early from work after 30 years of marriage and 3 kids and it was clearly unexpected that my own bed was being occupied by someone else. so don't put me in his basket.

 

[cutnjump]

Sorry disagree, beating someone to near death under any circumstance marriage ,no marriage, broke up , or not broke up is not necessary. And funny thing is , the court appears to agree with me. The penalty is severe. Just because someone wrongs you , invades your " territory" or what you think is your "property", doesn't require a beating, maybe some severely hurt feelings would be justified. I bet if he had to do all over now, he would walk away. You think? If it was his Wife, don't you think she had a little to do with being with the guy also?

You're entitled to your opinion as I am to mine and in reality we only disagree in one specific circumstance. I believe we also agree on the incident that started this thread. In a hypothetical married situation, if the wife had something to do with it, is why I said if he was misled(i.e., she told him she was not married) that would temper my response. In ShaunT's case in his own house that is hard to believe the guy could not know and in this case the court made a common sense decision. I doubt many, if any, husbands would respond any different than ShaunT did and, again in my opinion, the scumbag got the beating he deserved. Maybe you have more self control than I do and could just walk away if that happened to you but, I do not believe I could. I will also say had ShaunT had a jury trial and, if I were to be on that jury, it would have been a hung jury at best if he did not walk altogether.

 

[Clarkefan]

You're entitled to your opinion as I am to mine and in reality we only disagree in one specific circumstance. I believe we also agree on the incident that started this thread. In a hypothetical married situation, if the wife had something to do with it, is why I said if he was misled(i.e., she told him she was not married) that would temper my response. In ShaunT's case in his own house that is hard to believe the guy could not know and in this case the court made a common sense decision. I doubt many, if any, husbands would respond any different than ShaunT did and, again in my opinion, the scumbag got the beating he deserved. Maybe you have more self control than I do and could just walk away if that happened to you but, I do not believe I could. I will also say had ShaunT had a jury trial and, if I were to be on that jury, it would have been a hung jury at best if he did not walk altogether.

If I'd been on the jury, I would have shook ShaunT's hand, patted him on the back, and bought him a beer.

 

[shauntclair]

You're entitled to your opinion as I am to mine and in reality we only disagree in one specific circumstance. I believe we also agree on the incident that started this thread. In a hypothetical married situation, if the wife had something to do with it, is why I said if he was misled(i.e., she told him she was not married) that would temper my response. In ShaunT's case in his own house that is hard to believe the guy could not know and in this case the court made a common sense decision. I doubt many, if any, husbands would respond any different than ShaunT did and, again in my opinion, the scumbag got the beating he deserved. Maybe you have more self control than I do and could just walk away if that happened to you but, I do not believe I could. I will also say had ShaunT had a jury trial and, if I were to be on that jury, it would have been a hung jury at best if he did not walk altogether.

Actually, he was also the neighbor that lived 4 houses away. We knew the family well and had them over often. His son was one of my son's best friends. i could elaborate but it's done and no longer relevant. Let's do Football.

 

[gwb16]

Some elements found in these comments come as no surprise to me...

I haven't seen all of the details, and doubt that they all have been printed. Usually, in my experience, a man doesn't just snap like that unless he was seriously provoked. I'm in no way condoning his actions, but I can't help but think that someone on the other side was having fun poking the bear, until the bear attacked.

Truly hope that he learns from this and is able to forge ahead coaching somewhere. Sounds like he was doing a great job with the kids in his program.

A police officers and EMT's WORST call "domestic in progress"....those calls get real, real quick.