Going legally from Scott McReynolds to Angel Shamaya would be called "pretty drastic" in the annals of most people.
Really? My grandfather changed his name upon hitting the shores of American over 100 years ago. He wanted to Americanize it. My father altered it further, as did my uncle, in a different direction. Hmmmm. Sicilian. Ahhh. I see.
I find it interesting what some people will dwell on, especially when the information was released to the press by the police for the very purpose of making Angel seem, gosh, just a little mysterious.
How does it feel to have gone for the bait and have the hook buried so deep in your jaw?
I know the story behind his name change, which happened 15 or twenty years ago, in a Court of Law and is a matter of public record.
It's actually a pretty cool story, but since it is personal, I'll keep that portion private, as it should be.
Now, back to Angel's legal defense fund. Reports are that money is flowing in. Good. If you can't afford the $100 I mailed off, perhaps $10 or $20? Angel has gotten a top litigator and a gun law expert on his legal team. They don't come cheap. Please consider as large a donation as you can muster without being able to make rent.
Rick