STATUTORY DECLARATION: ATTEMPTED DROWNING INCIDENT — NICHOLAS BARTON KENNEDY
Declarant: Stephanie Denise Kightley
Date of Birth: 14 June 1993
Date of Incident: September 2021
Location: Bathroom 2 at 14 The Vaucluse, Richmond, Melbourne.
Accused: Nicholas Barton Kennedy
Nature of Allegation: Attempted drowning; psychological and physical abuse
I, Stephanie Denise Kightley, make the following declaration under the laws governing truth in sworn testimony:
Around September 2021, whilst residing at 14 The Vaucluse I was forcibly submerged under bathwater by Nicholas Barton Kennedy (DOB: 5/6/1971).
This act was not playful, consensual, or situationally ambiguous. It was repeated, forceful, and sustained. I estimate that over the course of approximately forty + minutes, Nicholas held my head beneath water intermittently, after drugging me, preventing me from catching full breaths, disorienting my perception of time and space, and severely compromising my ability to defend myself.
At no point was there any indication that Nicholas misinterpreted my lack of breath, thrashing, or attempts to escape. He was fully aware that I was in distress. His actions were deliberate.
The incident only ceased when “his” young son, Kit Kennedy noticed water leaking through the ceiling and called out. It is my sincere belief that had this interruption not occurred, I would not have survived the ordeal.
Since the incident, I have suffered recurring trauma, sleep disturbance, and vivid physical flashbacks of the moment my lungs prepared to collapse. The psychic and physiological toll has been immense.
I am aware that Nicholas Barton Kennedy may attempt to deny this event or litigate against me for defamation. Should he pursue such an action, I welcome the opportunity to present this declaration, along with a timeline of incidents, past communications, supporting testimony, and medical/psychological records.
Speaking the truth of my attempted drowning is not defamation. It is survival. I will no longer remain silent out of fear of retribution.
I make this declaration truthfully and freely, knowing that to be silent is to enable further harm.
Signed,
Stephanie Denise Kightley
You did look generally and inexplicably sad at the time (even before September 2021) , and a lot happier after you broke up with him. That was noticeable indeed. Apparently you want to express how you felt , and regain your independence, so please share if you feel like what was the source of your sadness and anything that you want to share too.thank you
Oh, my god. It was so horrible situation. I cant hold myself. My eyes always tearing. oh stefania, may god bless you and give you the inner power.
I cannot stay quiet, stefania you are my love, If something happens to you, I won't be able to save my life.