DA retrying the sexual abuse case for Edward Winkle White

Edward Winkle White was found not guilty of Count 5 on January 24. For counts 1-4, it was a hung jury.



The District Attorney's office is re trying the case.  Today at trial confirmation, jury trial for March 19 was confirmed.

Counts 1 and 4 are sexual penetration with a foreign object.

Count 2 Lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14. Special allegation for Count 2 is engaging in " substantial sexual conduct with a victim who is under 14 years of age. 

"Count 3 is a lewd act by a defendant who is atleast 10 years older than the child. Special allegation for Count 3 is "when the act is committed by the use of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the victim or another person."

White is out of custody. There is a protective order preventing him from having any contact with the alleged victim.

Previous post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/01/edward-winkle-white-found-guilty-of-one.html?m=1
(links to coverage on previous jury trial)