Multiple Sex-Related Charges, NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS

January 15th 2008
Indecent Assault and Battery on a child over 14
Indecent Assault and Battery on a child over 14
Lewd and Lascivious Acts
Indecent Exposure
Client, a Texas native, was visiting Massachusetts and considering a long-term move to Salem, Massachusetts. He was also attempting to re-establish his relationship with his son whom he had lost contact with. The young son became jealous of his father's relationship and upcoming marriage. After a few short weeks in Massachusetts, the son made several accusations that the father had sexually assaulted and battered him and had forced him to engage in rituals of a sexual nature. The District Attorney made great efforts to secure a conviction, even going so far as to provide their witnesses with government-paid airfare, lodging, and so forth. After three days of trial before a jury, the result was not-guilty on all counts.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES.