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14. It is common for initial charges to be relatively minor and then strengthened

Sun Aug 17, 2014, 02:11 PM

Aug 2014

afterwards. All they need is enough for the indictment.

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Prosecutor: Couple Sexually Abused 2 Amish Sisters [View all] theHandpuppet Aug 2014 OP

Initially I was relieved to hear the girls returned home so quickly. MadrasT Aug 2014 #1

If they actually abused the girls, enlightenment Aug 2014 #2

Presumptions of innocence madokie Aug 2014 #3

I'm not worried about enlightenment Aug 2014 #4

They were arraigned immediately after arrest justiceischeap Aug 2014 #5

Possibly. enlightenment Aug 2014 #7

the "intent" is part of the kidnapping charge fishwax Aug 2014 #8

I realized that I either added enlightenment Aug 2014 #9

well, actual commission of sexual abuse isn't necessary for the fishwax Aug 2014 #10

I understand that about the enlightenment Aug 2014 #13

Sick, monstrous people. LittleBlue Aug 2014 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Courtesy Flush Aug 2014 #11

Mandatory Death Penalty sub.theory Aug 2014 #12