[Why did you go to the library that day?]
I wanted to see if there were new coupons. There are supposed to be new ones out every day, but the staff at the library don’t always put them out.
[I understand that you often had disagreements with the victim.]
With Tricia? Oh I wouldn’t say that. She and I just didn’t see eye to eye on certain things.
[It says here the police were called to escort you from the building, and you were banned for a month after that. Is that correct?]
Well, I mean, yes, but it was just a misunderstanding.
[And you were escorted from a county commissioners meeting, where you were complaining about library staff, and the victim in particular.]
Well—that was. That was due to extenuating circumstances.
[Ms. Dorsey, you threatened the library staff on multiple occasions. And another staff person has told us that you argued with the victim earlier this week.]
I did, but it was because she wasn’t putting the coupons out! I told you that! And sometimes she fills in the crossword in the Post before she puts out the paper, and she does it in pen! Which means that I can’t do it. There’s not much I look forward to anymore, and it is—was upsetting when she would take that moment from me.
[Have you considered buying your own subscription to the Post?]
What? I can’t afford that. And I already pay so much for the library in my taxes as it is. It’s only what I’m owed.
[So where were you around 5:15 that evening?]
I was leaving. Or I had already left. I don’t really remember. I had been at the library for almost an hour at that point, and I went to speak to Joseph. Young Lonnie Evans was there, so I kept it short. He’s an odd one. And then I left.
[Was anyone able to see you the entire time you were in the reading room?]
I certainly wouldn’t know. They watch me sometimes. Tricia accused me of stealing magazines on more than one occasion. It’s very upsetting to be accused of something I’m innocent of.
[So no one saw you and can corroborate that you did not enter the meeting room at any point that evening?]
I never stepped foot in that meeting room. I don’t like children. They’re loud and sticky. And I had my back to the door, so I have no idea if anyone else went in there. Now if we’re done, I would like to leave. I have a meeting with my book club tonight, and I am hosting. I’m sure you appreciate how much I have to accomplish before the ladies arrive.
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