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EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Ragusa, a jailhouse interview

Reported by: Sarina Fazan
Email: sfazan@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 3/20 8:03 am
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Next: One person who stands by Stephanie Ragusa

Stephanie told us she has no romantic interest and is in love with only one person, her fiancé: former professional baseball player Tony Irvin.  In an exclusive TV interview with Tony last year, he said he would not turn his back on her.

"As long as she is saying she is not guilty I am going with that," he said. 

Stephanie said Tony tries to visit her as often as he can. 
"There is something to be said for being with someone when everything is all said and done. But for him to go through all of this?"...That says even more and he is seeing me through."

She said both of them remain confident that she is getting out and they try to plan their lives around it. 

"There are highs and lows. There is a lot we need to talk about. How will our life be when I get out of here?

"We are not going to be run out of this town. Both of our families are here. But, ultimately we will make the best decision for what is in the best interest of our families. I don't want to live a life where everyone is talking about me and knows who I am. I don't want to be recognized in the grocery store. This has broken me down and made me humble."

"I have enough faith that he is going to see me through. Our levels of faith have grown. You build a home and a life together...but you need to have a foundation. We have it found it and stay strong with God."

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