Ethan Ralph's December 16th, 2020 Revenge Porn Arrest & Trial - Trial outcome: Ralph pled No Contest, was found guilty and has a 1yr suspended sentence (not probation).

What will happen?

  • Plea deal with no jail time

    Votes: 56 25.0%
  • Plea deal with jail time

    Votes: 44 19.6%
  • Guilty with no jail time

    Votes: 31 13.8%
  • Guilty with jail time

    Votes: 37 16.5%
  • Not guilty, alawgs btfo'd, Can't Abort the Retort!

    Votes: 33 14.7%
  • Ralph aborts himself

    Votes: 19 8.5%
  • Other (explain in post)

    Votes: 4 1.8%

  • Total voters
    224
  • Poll closed .
Let's make this look a bit better, shall we?

What We Know So Far

1.) The Vickers got a restraining order against Ralph. Mr. Vickers submitted a statement to the court on the 11th, the final hearing was on the 13th, and an order was entered on the 19th. Ralph had previously filed continuances for this restraining order, and posted to social media about how he was "playing mindgames" and acting as if he were a Machiavellian schemer with his antics.

2.) Ralph's arraignment was on the 13th. This is five days before the pictures of Xander appeared on /cow/. This is also the same day in which the third hearing for the restraining order was held, and we know Ralph was not at the restraining order hearing.

3.) The charges being brought back up is not due to the Xander pictures being posted to /cow/. As I stated, the arraignment for the revenge porn charge was on the 13th, five days before the pictures showed up. There is no way they could have been the catalyst for this turn of events.

What We Don't Know

1.) Why was the case nolle prosequi'd instead of being dismissed outright? Until someone is able to get the paperwork from the court--if this is possible--we don't know. A nolle prosequi (noll pros) is the prosecution making a motion to state they are not pursuing the case any further than it already has but they are also not dismissing the case. This allows the prosecutors to continue later on with the charges should there be an issue, such as new evidence coming to light. A dismissal would include attaching double jeopardy, which would mean that he could not be charged for the same crime again; however, a noll pros allows for the prosecution to refile the charges at a later time, the length of which is determined by statute. At the time, my thinking was that Ralph, knowing he couldn't win against the charges, when begging to the Vickers to drop the charges and he'd give up his parental rights to Xander as well as not contact them, and take down any inflammatory articles on his site about Mr. Vickers. This seemed to have some backing when that day, Ralph deleted the article on Mr. Vickers. I now have reason to believe the Vickers had no say in the matter and that it was simply a unilateral decision made by the prosecution at the time, based on statements Ralph has allegedly made to his "gold star callers".

Some people have claimed that the entire thing is being run by Mr. Vickers, and that's a possibility. They believe that Faith refused to testify or was an uncooperative complainant. I have seen nothing to indicate that. If that were the case, the case would have been dismissed outright since the victim is claiming they won't cooperate and the state won't waste time and resources on the case. At the same time, if she decided to go ahead at a later date then it likely would not have been done, because her credibility is impeached when she's cross-examined and asked about actions Ralph may have taken that caused her decision to change after declining to cooperate with the prosecution.

There is also the possibility that because of COVID the state decided not to pursue it and put the requirements on him in order to get the charges dropped. I mean, you look at him and you see a definite person who's dying if he contracts it in jail.

2.) Why was the case brought back to the fore? Thinking right now is the noll pros had a stipulation attached, namely to leave the Vickers alone and to sever all ties to them. However, we know that on July 8/July 9 Ethan messaged/texted Mr. Vickers, threatening him because he allegedly took away Faith's internet access because she was in communication with Ralph. he even ran to Twitter to brag about doing it. You can read that saga here. He also insinuated Vickers was a pedophile and that Xander would not be safe around him. Not long after, Mr. Vickers filed for a restraining order against Ralph.

3.) Faith claims to have taken out her own restraining order against Ralph. We don't know why she would do this if she's living with her parents. Technically, California state law would cover anyone living in the house, to include Faith and Xander. However, taking out a Domestic Violence Restraining Order would increase her chances of keeping Xander if Ralph did go through on his threats to be legally recognized as Xander's father and, furthermore to seek sole custody of Xander. With Faith living in California it was unlikely that Ralph would gain custody, though I'm sure the state would have no problems having him recognized as the legal father because then they can fuck him up the ass for child support, but it means it's one less thing she has to deal with if and when she moves out of her family's house.

4.) Will Ralph see jail? Unknown at this time. The charge is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 12 months in jail (not prison) and/or a $2,500 fine for the first offense. THERE IS NO WAY HE'S ENDING UP ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY. My expectation is some time of probation and a fine, and possibly community service. However, Virginia does take into account prior convictions and actions by the defendants in determining the punishment, and with Adezero's restraining order against him that might figure into it, alongside his assaulting a female cop.

That being said, the interesting part could be his previous probation. The crime was committed in the middle of said probation, of which he was doing 28 months for assaulting said female police officer. Some states--and I am led to believe Virginia is one of them, based on a conversation I had with a Norfolk-based lawyer--allow a defendant who has completed their probation but is later charged and convicted for a crime committed during the period of the probation to be found in violation of the terms of said probation, enhancing penalties and voiding the fact it has been completed. Virginia also appears to be a state where if you fuck up at any point and it's found to be a probation violation, the judge has the authority to order you to start over from day 1, so he'd have to redo those 28 months on top of his current sentence, if he's found guilty.

EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention is arguably the funniest thing to come from Ralph in a while, and that was the fight with Digibro. While he hasn't been charged with trespassing or assault with regards to that incident, there's no denying it was recorded and put on YouTube, that Ralph was involved, and that it looks like trespassing from just watching the video. Could this be a factor?
 
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For people still asking "herpaderp is this because he posted pictures of Xander on /cow/?!" despite it being said multiple times, I'm going to dispel this. No, it is not. His arraignment on the charge for revenge porn was on 13 August. The pictures appeared on /cow/ on the 18th, five days later. However, it should be noted that around 11 August Faith allegedly took out a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against Ralph, which protects both her and Xander from Ralph, and allows her to leave the house and live with her new boyfriend, should she decide to do so. It also severely hampers Ralph's ability to obtain custody of the child, should he file for his paternal rights to be established in California since he is not on the birth certificate.

We do NOT know why the charges are back. Current thinking is that the case was originally nolle prosequi'd, which is not the same as a dismissal and Ralph had conditions attached to it. The most likely would have included not contacting the Vickers (to include Faith) and/or keeping his nose clean. We know he was talking with Faith, but it is unlikely that would have triggered it unless he was told originally not to do so by Faith after the first time and he ignored it. We have no reason to believe this, however, as she was sending him baby pictures. It was, most likely, because he threatened Mr. Vickers in texts. As for keeping his nose clean, the restraining order taken out by Adezero may have done it but is unlikely; more likely is the DUI charge he received.

TL;DR: No it's not because of the pictures of Xander, and no we don't know what caused the charges to be brought back.
Yeah we do, Kiwifarms has plants in the system you silly fucking lolcow cunt.
 
It was, most likely, because he threatened Mr. Vickers in texts.
That would be a very, very likely reason.
Let's be real. Matthew is the one pulling the strings on the Vickers end, (rightfully so).

It would have to be something tangible to re-start it. Something meaty gunty had to add gravitas to the situation for the Vickers' to bork Ralph's "win".

This is great though. I hope he makes MORE of a mess of things in Vegas. EVERYTHING'S COMING UP RALPH!
 
Yes but not apparently one that you need to register for unless it involves a minor or it's a third offense. It's listed in § 9.1-902 and the dissemination charge is § 18.2-386.2.
Is this the sort of thing the judge/sentencing body would get to exercise judgement on? I.e. "you're here on a first minor sex offence Mr. Ralph, but I also see the DPA was violated by your ex girlfriend's family and your other ex girlfriend needing to get restraining orders against you. Therefore I deem you a danger..."
 
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Ralph is der überkuh you can't stop him. No cow can compete for the front page son.
Well until Chris Chan escapes and fucks his Mom again. Although Ralph us a satelite player in that mess.

Ralph is without question the most definitive proof of tbe existance for God and/or Karma we've ever seen. The Universe clearly openly hates the Gunt and takes every oportunity to slap his ass down hard. Often in amusing and ironic ways.
 
Well ladies and guntlemen, I bring great news. Despite Ralph claiming there were "no special circumstances" listed on page 1 of like 3 of the dispensation paperwork, and despite claiming the case wasn't nolle prosequi'd but rather was dismissed outright, I can now confirm to you lovely people that indieed, Ethan Ralph's charges for revenge porn for releasing the sex tape of Faith have been reinstated. His arraignment was held 13 August 2021, his next court date is 10 September.


EDIT: I've posted in the hopes that people stop asking if it's because of the pictures of the baby showing up on /cow/. Read it here.
I can't wait for his mental gymnastics to twist this in some way to blame Null, who, for whatever reason decided to bully the court into reinstating his charges to divert from the leak. :story:
 
Wasn't Pillstream II in November or December? The time he got BTFO by Vaush and coped by getting blackout drunk on his own stream?
Haha imagine getting trounced by Vaush so hard you drink yourself unconscious.
Props to all the kiwis who worked out the timeline.

Hard to believe Ralph is so spiteful he ended up grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory with the charges.

I know I shouldn't expect anything less, but god damn that level of failure is strong.
It’s fitting for Ralph. I’d argue he’s the biggest lolcow out of all the GamerGate ecelebs, which is a feat in and of itself.

when I say biggest I am referring to both his being a lolcow and his BMI.
 
so maybe we’ll get something like this after the 10th:

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Or if we’re really lucky Ralph will somehow get launched into l.a. us bank building and manage to knock it down on the 11th.
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single handedly bringing us back into afganistan after a Gunted terrorist plot backed by the taliban and their local terrorist cell, gator.


I think the timing is weird honestly.
 
so maybe we’ll get something like this after the 10th:

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I'm still massively blue-balled we didn't get a OJ level car chase with Chris. An hours long chase with him on the phone with Null and the cops could have been one of those most surreal and entertaining moments in Chris history and it's a God damn shame it didn't happen.

Could you imagine the sheer shitposting that would have gone on here?
 
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Where does this fall on the timeline?
No idea. Admittedly it looks like I may have fucked that up, as I thought there was a charge for it but it looks to have been just a "failure to show license" charge and I think I was conflating that with other people saying it was a DUI charge. So that's on me.
 
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Well ladies and guntlemen, I bring great news. Despite Ralph claiming there were "no special circumstances" listed on page 1 of like 3 of the dispensation paperwork, and despite claiming the case wasn't nolle prosequi'd but rather was dismissed outright, I can now confirm to you lovely people that indieed, Ethan Ralph's charges for revenge porn for releasing the sex tape of Faith have been reinstated. His arraignment was held 13 August 2021, his next court date is 10 September.


EDIT: I've posted in the hopes that people stop asking if it's because of the pictures of the baby showing up on /cow/. Read it here.

Transcript:
Clerk: Richmond Juvenile Court Clerk's Office, this is Amanda Gordon, may I help you?
Caller: Hi, I'm looking for information on a possible case that might be coming through. I'm not sure if it has yet, but I'd like to know if it has?
Clerk:
Okay. Depends on what it is. We'll look it up and see what information I can give out. What's the case about, that you're looking for?
Caller: It is revenge porn.
Clerk: Okay. And was it an adult or a juvenile that was charged?
Caller: Adults. Both parties are adults.
Clerk: Okay. And they have a relationship that would put it in this court?
Caller: They were living together. I mean, the case a couple months ago was nolle prosequi, but I'm told the case may have been brought back by the ACA's office and I'm just calling to see if this is true.
Clerk: Okay. What's the name of the person that was charged?
Caller: Ethan Oliver Ralph.
Clerk: Last name is Ralph?
Caller: Yes.
Clerk: First name is Ethan?
Caller: Yes.
Clerk: E-T-H-A-N?
Caller: Yes.
[...]
Clerk:
I don't know if it's the same charge, but it was set for arraignment on August the 13th and it's set for council advisement on September the 10th.
Caller: Okay.
Caller: So it isn't known as "revenge porn"? (?)
Clerk:
It's "disseminate images of another", we don't actually call it "revenge porn", quote unquote.
Caller: Listen, thank you very much.
Clerk: You're welcome. Anything else I can do for you?
Caller: No, that's it. Thank you.
Clerk:
You're welcome. You have a great day.
 
He pled guilty in his last serious criminal case.

They're actually obligated to. Virginia uses a grid system where (unless the statute requires a specific sentence) the severity of the crime determines a general range of sentences, and then prior criminal history bumps it up depending on its severity, giving a modified range, and then the court generally chooses a sentence within that range. Although the judge can choose to deviate from that range within the statutory range, the judge must provide factual reasoning (if there is a jury based on facts before the jury) in order to sentence outside the range.

And there's a bunch of other arcane bullshit. I'm not sure if this is the correct worksheet, but there are worksheets for most crimes and types of crime.


This is a class 1 misdemeanor, which would have a statutory penalty of "confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both."

As ugly as that worksheet is, they also have an online system called SWIFT but you need an account, and you need to be an attorney or other court personnel to qualify for one, and I don't have it in me to create a fake account just to guess what kind of sentence Gunt gets.

There are two statutes, but the first is creating such images without consent, and the second is disseminating them without consent when they were created with the expectation of privacy. Apparently, Faith consented to the video being made, but not to it being disseminated, so he's only charged with that.
Ralph's full convicted history minus speeding tickets. From 2008-2010 Ralph racked up 6 convictions for a range of misdemeanors (public disorderly conduct x2, assault & battery in the 3rd degree, public drunkenness, DUI, and driving on a suspended license). 2016 was the infamous class 6 felony for taking a swing at a cop. 2019 he pled guilty to reckless driving a class 1 misdemeanor. 2020/2021 Ralph has 2 restraining orders against him one by Ade the other by Vickers.
As I understand Ralph has two options:
  • Go to trail and hope to get found not guilty. With that outcome more dependent on the prosecutor/Faith screwing up. If he is found guilty the prior felony+reckless driving in 2016 & 2019 means that jail is a possibility.
  • Hope for a plea deal with no jail time. While no jail would be nice he still could end up on probation. Probation means no more out of state vacations. Ralph's felony probation was 3 years but had time tacked on IIRC.
Up till now Ralph has been happy with his lawyer and she does well to get him fail deals. Jail seems extreme here even with the prior felony. How often do people end up in jail over a class 1 misdemeanor?
 
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