August 31, 2004

In response to the “Let Freedom Ring” Press Release:

Even though the jury in the WWASPS vs. P.U.R.E and Sue Scheff case failed to comprehend the
damages done by Ms. Scheff, the damage to our reputation is clear. Because of our rapid growth
and documentation of hundreds and hundreds of Very Happy clients, the jury could not grasp the
amount of damage Ms. Scheff’s falsehoods caused our members students and families.

WWASPS and its affiliates had some major victories during this litigation:

Ms. Scheff also filed suit against WWASPS for RICO, fraud, defamation, and conspiracy.
Due to the ridiculous and outlandish nature of those allegations, and in The Federal
Court’s wisdom, her counterclaims never made it to trial.

The fact remains that neither WWASPS or any of its member schools were “on trial.” The
confusing display of information during the Defense’s presentation made it impossible for the jury
to separate the information related to WWASPS and its schools from the information, testimony,
and videos allowed to be shown and heard that were from locations without affiliation with
WWASPS. This “false” information confused the jury beyond their capability to understand the
facts of the case.

Defense testimony centered around ex-students with a long history of lying and false accusation
(even against a parent) and disgruntled and incapable ex-employees (one from WWASPS and one
from a member school). As far as Amberly Knight’s testimony, we find it hard to believe that a
credentialed educator in a position of authority at Dundee Ranch would idly sit by if, in fact, there
were signs of abuse of any type. Ms. Knight was Director at Dundee Ranch for approximately six
months. Why would she sit by and allow any poor treatment of children and not take action as her
education would have trained her for and the law requires. Her lack of action proves to us that
she witnessed no wrong doing. If we are wrong, and she did witness poor treatment of a child and
did nothing to remedy this or expose it to officials, she should be punished to the fullest extent of
the law. She would certainly be a menace to society.

Paradise Cove was not closed by any government or government official, and we have never
heard of any government investigation regarding that program/school. High Impact in Mexico
was never “affiliated” with WWASPS.

WWASPS is a non-profit membership organization that provides agreed upon services to

privately owned and operated Specialty Boarding Schools and Treatment Centers.