Carlisle Trace Vol. 15

The court: The legal system, the entity that guarantees liberty contains checks and balances depends on the courts to ensure this occurs when a case is tried before the people. A report of child abuse A couple received good news regarding their future. Their happiness was shattered as their daughter made an incredible allegation of sexual abuse against her stepfather. A court battle developed under local and state media attention. The state Attorney General actively used the case to promote a personal agenda, providing assistance and direction in the prosecution of the case. The trial was bitterly fought and was placed in the hands of the jurors. The trial came to an abrupt, climactic and conclusion after the announcement of the jury verdict.