Former DeputyDA Ben McLaughlin (now defense attorney) scores a win against former co-worker

A case involving David Anderson that was a felony with charges of kidnapping, rape by force, forcible copulation of a minor victim, sexual battery, unlawful sexual intercourse, threats to commit crime resulting in death and false imprisonment that was prosecuted by Luke Brownfield for the People with Ben McLaughlin representing the defendant was dismissed on 2/24/14 by Judge Feeney. The defense had filed a motion that there was failure to provide adequate discovery. Count 1 of kidnapping and Count 6 threats to commit crime resulting in death were dismissed earlier in the case. The case was dismissed the day jury trial was to proceed.

The case is expected to be re-filed. Reached for comment, Mr. McLaughlin said: "We were ready and prepared to proceed.  Mr. Anderson looks forward to his day in court."