The child molestation case against a former Columbia County Commission member was delayed Tuesday for the sixth time.
Scott Dean faces two charges of molesting an adopted daughter. She is one of five children that Dean and his wife adopted from Guatemala in 2008.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges in February.
The case had been scheduled on Superior Court Judge James G. Blanchard Jr.’s trial calendars March 28, May 9, June 13, July 11, and Aug. 22. It was continued (postponed) each time.
Dean is accused of exposing himself and inappropriately touching the girl, according to the indictment.
After his indictment, Dean resigned from his post as a District 4 commissioner.
The case is expected to be on the judge’s next Columbia County trial calendar, which hasn’t yet been scheduled.
Same article as the August announcement, just the date has changed. Could the writer at least inform us as to which side is asking for these extensions.
no surprise to me. Next month the same will be posted again.
Criminal defense can be an expensive proposition for the family of an accused.
i wonder if it was just some regular "joe" off the streets, would they keep postponing it????? is someone hoping that the girl will change her mind about testifying????? something smells funny here....IMHO
tanbaby - they would. This is standard. It takes a year or more before most serious felony cases get resolved.
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