Sex

Dothan Businessman’s Sex Crime Case Sent to Grand Jury After Preliminary Hearing Waived

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DOTHAN, Ala. – A Dothan businessman accused of sex crimes will have his case sent to a grand jury, according to a Houston County judge. Jerald Clark, who is currently out on bond, faces charges of first-degree sodomy and first-degree rape. The Dothan Police Department has not released many details about Clark’s arrest in October 2023, but confirmed that they spoke with multiple individuals who provided information about the allegations. Originally scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Friday, Clark and his attorney decided to waive the hearing after a discussion with the judge. Clark operated … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments: Assault, Drug Crimes, and Sex Offenses Among Charges

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Friday, covering a range of crimes including assault, drug-related offenses, and sex crimes. Among the indictments, Traivaun Buckner of Hopkinsville faces multiple charges stemming from an incident in November. It is alleged that Buckner used force against a victim to engage in sexual intercourse. He has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree domestic violence, kidnapping, first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault domestic violence, and other related charges. In a separate assault case, Phillip Robnet of Hopkinsville was arrested and charged with second-degree assault domestic violence … Read more

Convicted Sex Offender Faces Grand Jury in Case of Toddler’s Tragic Death

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Chesapeake, Virginia – The case of a convicted sex offender accused of murdering a two-year-old girl is heading to the grand jury. On Tuesday, 35-year-old Harvion Simpkins appeared before a judge for a preliminary hearing, where the commonwealth had to establish probable cause. The burden of proof at this stage is lower than beyond a reasonable doubt. During the hearing, the commonwealth presented evidence, including body camera footage and testimony from the child’s mother, Tiesha Burton. Burton, under oath, stated that she had dropped off her daughters with Simpkins and his mother so she could … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Issues Indictments for Serious Crimes, including Sex Offenses and Endangerment

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Oak Grove, Kentucky – A grand jury in Christian County returned multiple indictments on Friday, including charges related to sex crimes and wanton endangerment. Among those indicted is Jason Bartee, a 34-year-old resident of Oak Grove, who is facing two counts of third-degree sodomy, attempted third-degree sodomy, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, and illegal sexual activity with a victim under 18 years old. Bartee is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a 16-year-old victim in September 2023, as well as assisting or causing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Another individual … Read more