Although not a child sexual assault case, Hall-Haught is important since its’ holding will apply to DNA testing, which is sometimes present in child molest cases. In a very serious vehicular assault case, the trial court held it was not a violation of the U.S. Sixth Amendment or Wash. Const. Art. I, § 22 for Read More…
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DOJ’s “Operation Restore Justice” Sample Washington Prosecution
On May 7, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice announced “results” of ‘Operation Restore Justice’ a “coordinated enforcement” operation to catch child sex offenders by the FBI. 205 arrests were made around the country, seven of which resulted in filed cases in the Western District of Washington: Michael L. Gershowitz CR24-039 is one of those Read More…
State v Callahan Division 1 (Published 86613-3-1) Human Trafficking Can Mean Crossing State Lines. Then Continuing to Molest a Child
This case involves truly horrible facts concerning molestation by the Defendant of ‘L.M.’, who he befriended as a volunteer school math tutor. L.M.’s home environment was extremely unstable: she often came to school hungry and unbathed. The Defendant noticed this and started inviting L.M. to his house to play with his children. L.M. soon started Read More…