John Chiv: Alleged sex trafficker's hearing continued for the nth time, cross examination was useless and backfired on Ward

Oct 23, 2024

Alleged sex trafficker's hearing continued for the nth time, cross examination was useless and backfired on Ward

**This post contains some sensitive content from testimony in a court case about alleged sex trafficking of minors. This case is the definition of public safety and keeping the community informed. The booking photo was released before the 9th circuit ruling**

Darin Ward's preliminary hearing proceeded this morning and at noon, once again, as expected, it was continued to September 25.

Before the cross examination of HCSO Det. Brian Buihner resumed, Deputy District Carolyn Schaffer told Judge Timothy Canning that more discovery was provided yesterday to Mr. Ken Bareilles and more forensic download will be provided in the future. "It will take two days to copy due to the volume of data and law enforcement has to review it."

The cross examination was a waste of time just as I predicted with defense questions about testimony already heard. If anything, it backfired on Ward with more vulgar quotes revealed today. I will give only one example.

If you read the previous posts I did on the preliminary hearing, you know Doe 2 had refused to send Ward a picture as requested. Det. Buihner i response to a question by Mr. Bareilles said that Ward told Doe 2, "Grab that fucking thing, open it" and send him a picture. Ward was referring to Doe 2's genital area.

Once again, no other media was in court. One Victim Witness Advocate was in court and a man named Jeff who I believe is the one assisting Mr. Bareilles with electronic data. I do know his last name, who he is and how he knows Mr. Bareilles but I am not listing it unless it is part of court record or testimony. Ward's parents were in court with two other women.

10/23 court minutes: