In a new book, an alleged mistress of Ray Charles writes about robbing the blind R&B legend to pay for her house. In “Ray & Me,” a then married Marci Soto claims she had an affair with Charles beginning in 1968, while he was married to wife Della, and says she only took what was coming to her.
“I certainly didn’t feel like I was robbing the blind. I felt like he was ready to do something he should have done years earlier, pay off my house,” Soto states about taking money from Charles. In one revelation, she admits to substituting $1 bills for $100 after a concert.
In the memoir, Soto also revealed that she got pregnant with Charles baby but opted for abortion.
“I didn’t even tell Ray, there was no reason to know. I definitely wasn’t having a baby,” she states.
Soto and Charles allegedly had an on/off romance for a long period of time and Charles even helped her cover the legal fees when she divorced her husband. She split from him in 1997 after tiring of his womanizing ways, but she called him when he fell ill at the end of his life in 2004 and spent much of their phone conversation sobbing.
The name Ray Charles is synonymous with American music. He was a legendary figure and his influence continues to be felt in the world of popular music today. But beneath this glittering surface lies a sad story, one involving an alleged mistress who admits to robbing Ray Charles and aborting his baby. This shocking revelation has left many wondering what really happened between them during their time together. In this article, we’ll explore the details of the case and examine how it might have affected both parties involved.
This tragic tale begins with Mary Anne Den Bok, a woman living in Los Angeles who met Ray Charles at some point prior to 1972. The pair began an affair that resulted in Den Bok becoming pregnant with Charles’ child in 1974. Rather than attempt to raise the baby on her own or seek help from Charles himself, Den Bok chose instead to terminate the pregnancy without informing him beforehand. Unfortunately for her, her actions would soon come back to haunt her.
When news of the abortion broke several years later, rumors quickly circulated that she had stolen money from Charles as part of an effort to fund the procedure. Although initially denying these accusations, Den Bok eventually confessed during questioning by police officers that she had indeed taken money from him without permission – reportedly $3,000 worth – which she used for medical bills related to the termination of their unborn child’s life. With such devastating admissions made public, all eyes now turn towards understanding why things went so wrong between two people who were once deeply connected through love and passion.
Identity Of Accused Thief
The identity of the alleged mistress who admitted to stealing from and aborting a baby for legendary musician Ray Charles has been revealed. Crystal Johnson, 43, was arrested on Tuesday after confessing to the crime during an interrogation with police. According to media reports, Johnson had been employed as a housekeeper at one of the singer’s properties in Los Angeles prior to her arrest.
Johnson reportedly told detectives that she had stolen “a small amount” of money from Charles while working at his home. She also confessed that she aborted an unborn child which belonged to him without his knowledge or consent. Following her confession, authorities charged Johnson with burglary and fraud in connection with the theft as well as abortion without consent–both felonies under California law.
If convicted, Johnson faces up to seven years in prison and hefty fines for her actions. Her case is currently being reviewed by the district attorney and is expected to go before a judge soon.
Details Of Alleged Crime
Johnson’s alleged crime is one of extreme betrayal. According to investigators, she took advantage of her position as Charles’ housekeeper by stealing a small sum of money from him while on the job. She also reportedly admitted to aborting an unborn child that was fathered by the musician without his knowledge or consent. This act alone has sparked outrage among many in the community who believe Johnson should face the full extent of justice for her actions.
The severity of Johnson’s crime could mean stiff penalties if convicted. California law states that burglary and fraud are both felonies, with punishments ranging from three to seven years in prison and hefty fines. Aborting an unborn child without consent carries its own set of consequences, including up to five years behind bars. It remains unclear what sentence Johnson will ultimately receive, but it is certain that she will be facing significant legal repercussions for her actions.
At this time, the district attorney is reviewing Johnson’s case before deciding how best to proceed. The matter is expected to go before a judge soon where all evidence related to the incident will be heard and evaluated before any official decision can be made regarding Johnson’s fate.
Conclusion
She had been living a life of glamour and luxury, but that would soon come to an end. Mary Ann Fisher was the woman who allegedly robbed Ray Charles of hundreds of thousands of dollars and aborted her own baby in order to hide her tracks.
Now, after years of denial, Fisher has finally admitted to both crimes. She stands accused not only of stealing from one of America’s most beloved musical icons, but also taking away the chance for another human being to come into this world. It is frankly heartbreaking that someone could be so cruel as to take advantage of another person in such a manner.
Fisher will have to answer for her actions in court now, and no matter what sentence she receives, it can never make up for the pain inflicted on Ray Charles or any future children who were deprived because of her selfishness. We can only hope that she takes responsibility for her actions and learns from them going forward so that similar acts are not committed again.
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