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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Gerlach Preliminary Hearing Reset For September 21

Allentown City Council member and farmer Mayoral candidate Cecelia "Ce-Ce" Gerlach has had her preliminary hearing postponed until September 21, 2 pm. At that time, Magisterial District Judge Karen C. Devine will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to send her to county court to answer charges of endangering children and failure to report suspected abuse. 

At the time of the offense, Gerlach was a caseworker at Valley Youth House. As originally reported by James Whitney at this blog, Gerlach met with a 16 yo runaway who needed a place to stay. Rather than take him to any of a number of shelters, including one operated by her own employer, she dumped him off at a tent city. There he was subjected to two nights of sexual abuse, thanks to Gerlach, 

Whitney contacted Gerlach, who admitted to him that she did drop this teen off at a tent city. She denied she knew he was underage, "so if people want to beat me up for that, they can."

The charges were filed by Lehigh County Detective Gregg M Dietz. Gerlach's claim she was unaware of the boy's age is belied by her own paperwork. 

Gerlach, through an attorney, has denied any wrongdoing. She has instead claimed her prosecution is politically motivated. She established a GoFundMe page seeking $100,000 for her criminal defense.  Thus far, she has raised $1,880 from 24 donors. 

She is represented by Joyce Ullman, an attorney from Philadelphia who has been practicing law since 1959. 

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM

    Why do you pick on her and let others slide?

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  2. Bernie O'HareAugust 17, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    I do tend to pick on ALL elected officials who are criminals or lie or are opportunistic. I consider that my role. If this makes you uncomfortable, I suggest you read the Miorelli Call. He provides them protection.

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  3. Huck WeaverAugust 17, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Bernie, Keep up the good work, Providing much information to the public.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 17, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    what about the Harrington clan? they get a pass all of a sudden?

    I mean it's obvious he paid you off and bought you a new bicycle

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  5. AnonymousAugust 17, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    I love the pic of her in a momoo.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 18, 2021 at 6:50 AM

    Bernie,

    Is the public allowed to attend such a hearing?

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  7. GrounzeromagAugust 18, 2021 at 5:48 PM

    thumbs up for "Miorelli call"... too funny.... and why would miss lehigh valley go with a philly lawyer??? wow..

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  8. Bernie O'HareAugust 18, 2021 at 8:10 PM

    The public can attend unless the court concludes it interferes with the rights of the defendant

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