Kyle Ryan Morgan was indicted on 13 counts, including five counts of third-degree cruelty to children, three counts of battery in violation of the state Family Violence Act, and one count each of aggravated assault in violation of the state Family Violence Act, simple battery in violation of the state Family Violence Act, false imprisonment, criminal trespassing and terroristic threats.
On Jan. 13, 2018, Morgan allegedly tried to strangle his wife and not let her leave the residence, and did it in view of two children. He also allegedly caused his wife a bleeding lip. On April 5, 2018, Morgan put his hand around the throat of his wife, leaving visible marks, and did so in the presence of a child. He also threatened to harm her further.
On Aug. 15, 2018, Morgan allegedly punched and damaged his wife's Nissan Rogue. On Sept. 3, 2018, he's accused of spitting in his wife's face and hitting her in the throat while in the presence of two children.
Carrie Bradley Coleman was the Glynn County assistant DA responsible for obtaining the Grand Jury indictment. Carrie Coleman spoke with the victim and her family prior to the indictment, and indicated that she had confidence that the Grand Jury would return a true bill on all counts, which they did. Carrie Coleman also told the victim that any plea bargain would be discussed with her, and the victim would have the final say as whether or not a plea bargain was accepted. Carrie Coleman's office also assured the victim and the family that she had sent abusive boys away with far less evidence than what was provided to her office. The DA's office suggested that Kyle Morgan should be incarcerated for a minumum of 1 year, but again, the victim would have the final say. At some point, Carrie Bradley Coleman changed her mind. Carrie Coleman told the victim she had decided that she was going to accept a plea deal of guilty for 3 misdemeanors only, and she would drop the remaining felonies and misdemeanors, and the victim had no say at all in this decision. Kyle Morgan and/or his attorney informed the DA that if the case went to court, they would put the oldest daughter on the stand. The victim absolutely did not want her children being placed on the stand in court. The oldest daughter on many occasions expressed fear of Kyle Morgan, and that she did not want to see him. The oldest daughter has since been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. This was also at a time when the Glynn County anti-narcotics squad had been disbanded among serious allegations of improper conduct. It may appear that District Attorney Jackie Johnson's office was busy trying to deal with the Glynn County anti-narcotics officers' indiscretions, and perhaps didn't have time to spend on a "man" who was abusing his family. This is at least the second time Kyle Morgan has escaped a serious charge(s) of Domestic Violence. There is little incentive for his behavior to change. If you plan to stay with an abusive spouse/partner, you may want to consider living somewhere other than Glynn County, for your own safety, in the event you decide to leave. Kyle Morgan violated his 4/9/18 bond on MULTIPLE occasions, and though reported to the DA's office and to the probation office "supervising" Kyle's bond, nothing was done to enforce the bond or address the violations. Kyle Ryan Morgan now has unsupervised visitation with the youngest child, but fortunately, NO visitation with the oldest child.
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As of February, 2020, Kyle Morgan still has not paid his portion of the mortgage that the judge ordered him to pay in February, 2019, yet he claims to take care of his children. The victim had to pay his portion of the mortgage out of her pocket. Kyle Morgan did not want to work out any arrangement for his children and ex-wife to be able to keep the marital home, instead, he declared bankruptcy, and forced his wife and children to move, and even put the vitim's sole source of transportation at risk of repossession. Most of his actions with respect to the separation appeared to be as revenge against the victim, without regard to the impact on his children. The entire Morgan family behaved spitefully to the victim, it was not just the abuser, Kyle Morgan.
On 10/7/19, an email was sent to Lee Ashmore again requesting a refund of the retainer paid to him, and outlining the harm done to the case and the children due to his failure to play the video as requested and as he agreed to to for the 1/15/19 case. Also requested in the email was a final statement of account for any retainer monies used. No response was received from this email.
On 3/28/19, an email was sent to Lee Ashmore requesting a refund of the retainer, based on his failure to play audio and video as reqested in the case on 1/15/19. The last statement provided from the office of Lee Ashmore at at 777 Gloucester St. #402 Brunswick GA 31520 showed a retainer balance of $1,661.74. Lee Ashmore did not respond to the 3/29/19 nor did he supply any statement of account in response to the email.
Kyle Ryan Morgan was arrested on 2/22/2019 and served nearly 2 weeks in jail, before being allowed to walk freely (with an ankle bracelet) pending his trial for the felonies and misdemeanors associated with the domestic violence charges against him.
Kyle Morgan Grand Jury Indictments 2/20/19: Battery in violation of FVA (Family Violence Act - 3 counts), 3rd Degree Cruelty to Children (5 counts), Simple Battery in violation of FVA, Aggravated Assault in violation of FVA, Terroristic Threats, False Imprisonment, and Criminal Trespass.
Kyle Ryan Morgan was arrested on 1/17/2019 for violation of a 1 Year Protective Court Order (Family Violence Order) in Glynn County, Brunswick GA.
On 1/17/19, Holle Weiss-Friedman was retained as the victim's attorney to take over the case from Lee Ashmore. Holle Weiss-Friedman, 1711 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31521, 912-267-0400, handled approximately 15 short emails and a handful of telephone calls from 1/17/19 to 1/22/19. On 1/22/19, Holle Weiss-Friedman determined that this case required more attention than she was able to provide, and terminated her services via email. Further, Holle Weiss-Friedman stated that she was keeping $1000.00 of the retainer that was paid to her, and writing a check for the balance. Holle Weiss-Friedman stated "I am simply not set up to function at this level of crisis, conflict and chaos with the rest of the demands of my practice.". Holle Weiss-Friedman also stated in the email that if an itemized bill was needed, the refund would be "substantially diminished" and the funds would not be available until such time that the process of itemizing the bill is complete. Holle Weiss-Friedman knowingly left the victim in an incredibly difficult and dangerous position. Anyone with a difficult and highly contentious divorce should consider this before retaining Holle Weiss-Friedman.
The Gravel Institute defines extortion as: the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
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On 1/16/19, a conversation was held in Lee Ashmore's office, and a request to terminate his services was made due to his failure to play any audio files in court. Lee Ashmore was reminded of the email sent to him on 1/14/19, the day before the hearing, specifically requesting that the audio files be played for the court.
On 1/19/19, Kyle Ryan Morgan had his first visitation with the children since the December 2018 incidents. It was ordered by the Glynn County court that the visitation be supervised by his parents, Wayne and Bonnie Morgan.
A hearing for another protection order was held in court 1/15/19, Kyle Morgan's wife was granted 1 year Protective Order from Glynn County Court against Kyle Morgan, who was allowed visitation (though only supervised) with the children. The court was not provided the opportunity to hear the numerous audio recordings of abuse in front of a crying child/children, because Brunswick Attorney Lee S. Ashmore refused to speak up after the judge stated that he saw no reason why Kyle Morgan should be denied visitation. The victim asked Lee Ashmore again in court to play the audio files, and Lee Ashmore told her she needed to calm down. Lee Ashmore's services were requested to be terminated that day - both the victim and a family member asked repeatedly that he play at least one audio file in court, and he indicated that he would. When questioned as to why he didn't play the audio file, he stated that he did not think it would have helped. Lee Ashmore had the victim's phone in court on the desk in front of him, yet still refused to play the audio.
On 1/14/19, the oldest child's licensed professional counselor sent a letter to Lee Ashmore at 777 Gloucester St. #402 Brunswick GA 31520, 912-275-7728, stating "A mandated report was made today to Georgia Department of Children and Family Services after the above mentioned patient made disclosures regarding adoptive father, Kyle Morgan. It is vital that Kyle Morgan have no contact with <oldest child> and <youngest child> until police and DCAFS complete their investigation." Additionally, a printout of this letter was hand delivered to Lee Ashmore (attorney retained for the victim) prior to court on 1/15/19.
On 12/28/2018, Kyle Morgan's wife was granted a Temporary Protective Order from Glynn County Superiour Court against Kyle Morgan. The complaint stated that Kyle Morgan refused to help with payment of any bills, and had not made a car payment in over 2 months. The victim was awareded temporary custody of the minor children, as well as sole and exclusive use of the family residence. Kyle Morgan was ordered to leave the family residence immediately and have no contact with the victim or the children.
On 12/17/18, Kyle Ryan Morgan filed a Warrant Application against his wife stating that he "Went into my house to grab my belongings, as soon as I picked up the phone that I pay for and is in my name, <wife> attacked me in front of my children and father. I was able to record part of the situation." The father, Wayne Morgan (Wayne Morgan Artistry) of 89 Pat Harris Rd in Nahunta, GA 32552 was listed as a witness. Kyle Morgan claimed that his wife "Attacks when angry. Known to self-harm and play victim." and swore such under oath. Regarding the claim to have a recording of the situation, the responding officer stated "Wayne Morgan did have recordings of the argument, which could not clearly show any physical contact being made during the exchange with the cell phone." Kyle Ryan Morgan admitted to the victim the next day that the only reason he filed the warrant against her was to "cover me from you threatening to call the law all the time". It appears Kyle Morgan was upset with the victim for trying to protect herself and her children by calling the police when the abuse escalates.
In November or December 2018 the victim returned a necklace to the defendant's mother, Bonnie Morgan. The necklace was given to the victim as gift by Bonnie Morgan. The necklace was still under warranty, and Bonnie Morgan offered to have it repaired for the victim under the warranty. The abuse between the victim and Kyle Morgan escalated again soon after, finally to the point that the victim was ready to leave her abuser and took the steps necessary to remove her and her children from that situation. The victim made repeated attempts to collect the necklace from the defendant's mother, Bonnie Morgan, however, she refused to return the necklace to the victim.
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In August 2018, after being arrested in April and being out on bond, Kyle Morgan got upset with the oldest daughter over ice cream. There are two audio files of this incident in the Links section above. WARNING - the audio files may be disturbing.
On 4/9/18, Kyle Morgan was arrested at 153 Winter Chase Lane, Brunswick GA. He was charged with Simple Battery in Violation of FVA, Cruelty To Children (Under 18 years old present), and Terroristic Threats. The arrest was based on video and audio evidence presented to the Glynn County Police. Kyle Morgan was arrested at the marital residence, 153 Winter Chase Ln. The warrant for his arrest was issued on 4/6/18, and he had promised the victim he would turn himself in *after he saw his daughter at her birthday party. He promised the victim before he was arrested that he would go to counseling, but only if she would drop charges against him, so he wouldn't go to jail.
In a recorded telephone conversation on 1/13/2018 (around the time the abuse first started), Kyle Morgan's mother, Cheryl (Bonnie) Morgan confirmed with the victim that Kyle Morgan had a previous Family Violence charge, but she knew the man at the jail who could get his record expunged. Bonnie Morgan further explained that she went to the jail, and the man said that he would "let it go this time" and take it off Kyle Morgan's record. Bonnie Morgan also stated that she warned Kyle Morgan about his behavior at that time, asking him "What has that got you in the past, what Kyle?" Bonnie Morgan further stated to the victim that she told Kyle "when you go to jail, I am not gonna get you out again." Kyle Morgan was arrested at least three more times after this conversation. Bonnie Morgan also stated during that call that "he <Kyle Morgan> has not ever told me you laid hands on him. But he has told me he laid them on you, and I don't know, me and Wayne has talk to him and talk to him, I don't know what else to do.", and suggested to the victim that she and Kyle Morgan begin thinking about going about their separate ways (divorce). In 2019, Kyle Morgan would be given another gift - this time by the Glynn County DA's office, and be allowed to escape ALL the pending felony charges and several of the misdemeanors.
The victim was accused of keeping the children from seeing the defendant and the defendant's family Christmas 2018. The actual social media posts and/or texts between or from the victim, Kyle Morgan, Wayne Morgan, Bonnie Morgan, and Kristen Morgan Crews (Kyle Morgan's sister) are shown at this link in date order, and tell the true story surrounding Christmas visitation. The victim refrained from posting on social media, which some inaccurately interpreted as guilt, as opposed to simply being the better parent.