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Does the News & Record want the truth behind this jury trial and verdict or do you want to sit back and enjoy the sensationalism of a superficial story that fails to uncover the truth of what really happened? This trial was held in violation of the District Court's own rules. Anne Lundquist was not given the opportunity to come to Greensboro and defend herself in this case, even though she specifically requested that the court give her this opportunity. Even Will Jordan can win at trial when the other side was not there to defend herself. Allan Shackelford and Cynthia Shackelford had significant problems in their marriage for years, including three rounds of marital counseling that failed. Allan Shackelford had been involved in numerous affairs going back to the first two years of their marriage. Cynthia Shackelford told Allan Shackelford that she wanted to divorce him at least two years before he began a relationship with Anne Lundquist. Their marriage did not break-up because of Anne Lundquist. It ended because of the problems that Allan Shackelford and Cynthia Shackelford created for themselves. But, Cynthia Shackelford was never prepared to look in the mirror and take responsibility for her own mistakes. I know, because I am Allan Shackelford. You have my e-mail address in your system. If anyone at the News & Record is interested in the truth for a change, please contact me.

"Allan Shackelford had been involved in numerous affairs going back to the first two years of their marriage."

Well! THAT makes me feel better about the situation! Here he's been maligned when actually he is a prince!

The only person less sympathetic than Hunter, is Elizabeth, the shrew! If you've read, as I have, "Game Change," or seen any of the interviews with Andrew Young you saw that Mrs. Edwards is a despicable, mean, condescending woman, and almost no one who worked with her found any reddeming value in her!

Of Course Doug would root for her!

Allan Shackelford emotionally and financially abandoned his entire family for the last five years. I do appreciate you clarifying your number of affairs, as I now know you are an even bigger dirtbag than I previously thought. You are the one that needs to take a look in the mirror. You are a delusional narcissist. I know, DAD, because I am Amy Shackelford.

Doug, I am not certain who you are, however, this is my family and I feel the need to defend our name after reading my father's slanderous comments.

How interesting - it seems that quite a few Smith Moore attorneys like to fool around on their spouses. As a matter of fact, I remember when Allan Shackleford worked there and the news of his affair came to light. Now it appears that those who pointed fingers with an air of superiority are now in the exact same boat. Allan is not the only attorney associated with that firm who has been involved in an alienation of affection lawsuit. Just curious - do they teach students in law school to completely abandon any sense of what is right or wrong - or is that something learned in the workplace?

Jennifer Fernandez contacted me in response to my first comment, and, with Anne Lundquist's permission, I have provided a number of background documents in this case to her. As I pointed out, the News & Record has previously written about the potential problems that might be created in litigation before the District Court because of the close relationship between Will Jordan's law firm and members of the bench of this court. I also told her that my position is that Anne Lundquist and I have nothing to hide regarding our respective litigation matters before the court, but that I was not sure that Will Jordan and certain District Court judges would share the same perspective. Allan Shackelford

ps: Since Smith Moore immediately and intentionally violated its separation agreement and understanding with me, I am happy to provide information to the News & Record regarding the conduct of certain of its attorney and their decision to place monetary gain above the best interests and safety of students who attend a particular institution that is one of their clients. Allan Shackelford

This story resonated with me and I feel for Ms. Shackelford. I hope she is able to get at least part of this judgment because it sounds like she deserves it.

My ex insisted that he didn't have an affair but then required that language be included in our separation agreement barring me from suing anyone for alienation of affection. I knew that he did have an affair but I didn't pursue because
a) it would have been harmful to my children,
b) she didn't have assets to pay a judgment,
c) I needed to move my life past this hurtful past and focus on the positive, and
d) he's made his bed and now has to lie in it. It appears the new marriage has lost a bit of its shine.

I can't get behind alienation of affection claims. They're just too dependent on the conception of relationship as property. While I'm happy to hold the wayward spouse responsible--even punitively--locating the transgression with the third party, who entered into no contract and took no vows, just doesn't make sense.

I think most of you are completely missing the most important issue at hand.
It is impossible for an outside party to be responsible for the failure of a marriage. Any union between 2 individuals is wholly the responsibility of those 2 people. If the husband cheats, then it is the husband's fault, and if the wife cheats then it's her fault. I haven't read any accounts of the mistress putting a gun to this guy's head and demanding that he cheat. She had no contract with the wife and was doing nothing wrong by sleeping with Shackelford. Only he is to blame for any indiscretions.
This case had no business making it to trial and the jury should be ashamed.