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Judge rejects defense argument in pornography case

Original post made on Aug 17, 2010

The judge in the case of former newspaper editor Brian Bothun, who is facing charges of felony possession of child pornography, has rejected defense attorneys' arguments that the prosecution could not prove the people in the photos were children, according to a deputy district attorney.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 12:00 AM

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Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Aug 17, 2010 at 7:14 pm

When I read the file I saw 15 photos mentioned not 50.
Also the DA had them sealed. So nobody could see them tell if adults or children.

As it turns out the DA made a very generous offer to Mr. Bothun 1 day after a Atherton Police Officer testified in the Buckheit case that a fellow Officer committed a felony in the Buckheit case.


Posted by wears a badge
a resident of another community
on Aug 19, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Let this be a warning to buckheit.
The Atherton Poklice Department is like the Canadian Mounties.

They always get their man. It may take a while, but they always do.


Posted by Menlo Voter
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Aug 19, 2010 at 7:54 pm

Wears a badge: sure you do. Sure you do.


Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Aug 20, 2010 at 8:32 am

Dear Badge wearer,

Threatening anyone is a Fearful response.

What is it about Jon Buckheit that causes you such Fear?


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