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County Council member behind bars web posted July 23, 2010 AUGUSTA, GA – Edgefield County Council woman Genia Blackwell has been reportedly placed behind bars and is seeking donations in order to gain her release. A dispatch from a purported news media said the report of the incarceration late Thursday, “sent shockwaves through Wall Street” and sent stock prices tumbling. Video footage of the report is included below. Reached Thursday night about the incident, Councilwoman Blackwell issued the following prepared press release. “I'm excited to tell you that I have been asked to serve as an MDA Jailbird and am being Locked-Up...that's right, I'm going behind bars to help Jerry's Kids©. In order to be released on good behavior, I need your help to raise my “bail.” Blackwell continued, “My bail has been set at $3,000 and if everyone I know makes a tax-deductible donation, I’ll reach my goal quickly!” Readers can click here to view the “news broadcast” and make a secure, online donation before August 18 to help “free Genia”. “This is a fun event benefiting individuals and families served by MDA who are affected by neuromuscular disease. I am honored to partner with MDA and help this important cause,” Mrs. Blackwell said. “Together we will make a difference!” Mrs. Blackwell is the Vice-president - Wealth Management and Complex Service Manager with Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney in Augusta and Aiken and volunteers her time each year to help raise funds for various charities. Editor’s note: The proceeding is a Public Service Announcement by Edgefield Daily to help raise tax-deductible donations for the MDA. 100% of all donations go directly to the MDA. © Copyright 2010 EdgefieldDaily.com All original
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