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COMMONWEALTH vs GEORGE HOPKINS 10-23-19


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11 hours ago, rmm155 said:

Jaccii Farris
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GEORGE HOPKINS UPDATE: at a pre-trial hearing today, Hopkins attorney said the DA has talked about a deal. The atty says Hopkins is considering that deal. Another pre-trial is set for April 16. Hopkins is charged with sexually assaulting two former YEA employees. #drumcorps

Question: if there was a settlement in a criminal trial, would that settlement be sealed by the court & not made public?  Or does a "sealed settlement/indictment " only apply to a non felony case or civil matter?  I think the financial settlement with YEA! was sealed?   

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2 hours ago, keystone3ply said:

Question: if there was a settlement in a criminal trial, would that settlement be sealed by the court & not made public?  Or does a "sealed settlement/indictment " only apply to a non felony case or civil matter?  I think the financial settlement with YEA! was sealed?   

A plea bargain in a criminal case is not the same thing as a settlement in a civil manner. IMO it would be public information. 

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40 minutes ago, MikeD said:

A plea bargain in a criminal case is not the same thing as a settlement in a civil manner. IMO it would be public information. 

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49 minutes ago, MikeD said:

A plea bargain in a criminal case is not the same thing as a settlement in a civil manner. IMO it would be public information. 

That's what I was thinking.  But if you're innocent, do you accept a plea deal possibly for a lesser charge or reduced sentence?

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2 minutes ago, keystone3ply said:

That's what I was thinking.  But if you're innocent, do you accept a plea deal possibly for a lesser charge or reduced sentence?

He's not innocent. 

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23 minutes ago, keystone3ply said:

That's what I was thinking.  But if you're innocent, do you accept a plea deal possibly for a lesser charge or reduced sentence?

Trust me, he’s not innocent.  If he takes a deal, that won’t be the reason why. 

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9 minutes ago, Spinning said:

Trust me, he’s not innocent.  If he takes a deal, that won’t be the reason why. 

Groan... if he takes a deal can only imagine his and his supporters posts.... And don’t forget he can always appeal...

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