by Marc Cottrell, Psy.D. In 2012 Michael Gardner was convicted of sex crimes against children. Many prominent persons in the community came to his defense by writing letters to the presiding judge requesting leniency. Those who requested leniency for a convicted child rapist include current city council member Phil Duncan, current Commissioner of Revenue Tom Clinton. A current substitute teacher in the Falls Church School District, Lindy Hockenberry, wrote a letter of support. Debra Z. Roth, a longtime resident of Falls Church City wrote a letter of support. Ms. Roth was appointed to the Falls Church City Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) by the cityRead More →