Former Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Makes Plea Deal and an Apology

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In a statement, Deen admits that he hit bottom and thanks the prosecutors for saving his life

(PRWEB) OCTOBER 30, 2015

"Two weeks ago, I, Deen Catronovo, made a plea deal with Salem, Oregon prosecutors. I plead guilty to one count of coercion, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of assault 4, and 2 counts of menacing. Ref: Case #15CR23974 in Marion County Court."

"Anyone who witnessed the events remains adamant that my abrasive behavior stemmed from the fact that I was at a drug- induced psychosis level of intoxication at the time of the I want to occurrences. Otherwise, I am an easy-going guy who loves being a apologize to father and a musician." Deidra, her family, "After my Indictment in June, I completed a 75-day inpatient my family, my treatment program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Springbrook Center, band-mates in the most comprehensive drug abuse treatment center in the State of Oregon. It was at Hazelden that I quickly realized how dire the Journey and the situation had become. I made a vow to myself and my family to not fans of Journey. only stay sober but to dedicate time telling my story, speaking to I’m sorry I let you promote sobriety, being a good example to my sons and all down. I have hit advocating for the rights and assistance of domestic violence victims. I hope by telling my story I can help prevent someone else my bottom and from making the same mistakes I did." I’m taking the necessary steps "Taking into consideration that I have been able to stay completely to ensuring that sober since my Indictment in June as well as the fact that I have this never continued domestic violence and drug counseling without any difficulties, Judge Jamese Rhodes sentenced me to four years of happens again probation. The probation requires me to continue the domestic violence and drug abuse counseling."

"At the sentencing I apologized to my ex-fiancé, Deidra, and her Past News  family for the hurt I have put them through. I continue to wish Releases Deidra the best. I know Deidra is not at fault for my behavior nor the consequences I have suffered because of it. Again, I want to apologize to Deidra, her family, my family, my band-mates in Journey and the fans of Journey. I’m sorry I let you all down. I have hit my bottom and I’m taking the necessary steps to ensuring that this never happens again."

"As devastating as this was for me it was far more devastating to Deidra and our children. Had it not been for her calling the police and the intervention of the prosecutors I’d probably be dead. I’m going to focus on my family, finding happiness in sobriety and helping others who might be going down the wrong path to avoid destruction. For now I’m taking it one day at a time and looking to discover what new path God has planned for me."

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