Grow was held to answer on the five felony counts.
Count 6 was amended and dismissed by the People. Count 6 as charged in the complaint was sexual assault on an animal; a cat.
Arraignment on information is on May 9.
Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is prosecuting the case. Mr. Benjamin Okin is representing Grow.
Here is the condensed version in court minutes.
Count 1 is the same, PC 288 (c) 1. Lewd act upon a child.
Counts 2-5 PC 30600 Manufacture/Assault Weapon
"Any person who, within this state, manufactures or causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, or imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends any assault weapon or any .50 BMG rifle, except as provided by this chapter, is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for four, six, or eight years.
Count 6 is PC 286.5 Sexual assault on an animal. "Any person who sexually assaults any animal protected by Section 597f for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
The animal, according to the complaint is a cat.
Original complaint just had one count PC 288 (c) 1, Lewd act upon a child under the age of 14; with the defendant being at least 10 years older than the child. If convicted, this requires a lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Previous posts:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/03/preliminary-hearing-for-j-d-grow.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/01/joshua-david-grows-preliminary.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/11/jd-grow-charged-with-alleged-lewd-act.html?m=1
(with links to previous coverage)
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/06/preliminary-hearing-set-for-joshua.html?m=1
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