Attorney for Dewhurst Niece Slams Attention on Shoplifting Arrest

[TexasTowelie]

The attorney for the niece of Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst is calling the attention surrounding his client and her shoplifting arrest a "miscarriage of justice."

Allen police arrested Ellen Bevers on Aug. 3 on suspicion of shoplifting. Her uncle's call to dispatch asking for help in getting her out of jail has made national headlines.

According to a police report, Bevers tried to leave a Kroger grocery store in Allen with $50.23 of merchandise that she had not purchased. The items included household cleaning products, lightbulbs and shampoo.

Her attorney, Todd Shapiro, said his client is mortified, saying the incident was a simple mix-up at a self-checkout station. He said Bevers offered to pay for the items, but was turned over to Allen police.

More at http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Attorney-for-Dewhursts-Niece-Says-She-Made-Mistake-220725791.html .

[tanyev]

1. Yep, she could have resolved this with no media attention if Uncle David hadn't

stuck his nose in. Bet the family member that asked him to help is regretting it now.

[Javaman]

2. excuse me mr. lawyer, but we the public can't help that your clients uncle is a moron. nt