Jorden Sterling wants to represent himself in his child abduction case

 

I have covered Jorden Sterling since 2018. This update is on Jorden and Melissa Sterling's 2026 cases.

These are the three posts I have done and all my readers know I add minor updates to post so you have a chronological timeline.

On 6/12, last Friday, the Sterlings had their preliminary hearing scheduled. Both posted bail and are out of custody. 

Jorden Sterling is represented by Deputy Conflict Counsel Zachary Curtis. He told Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson that he wants to represent himself. Jorden Sterling was provided paperwork to file a Faretta motion. 

Ms. Andrea Sullivan, Melissa Sterling's attorney was not present. She practices primarily in Southern California. I reached out to her just this evening. 

Pre trial in both cases is scheduled on 6/16 with confirmation of counsel in Jorden Sterling's case. Preliminary hearing  is scheduled for 6/18.

If Jorden wants to represent himself and that request is granted; let's see if he is ready by 6/18.

Update from 6/16 will be added to this post. Depending on what happens, the 6/18 update will also be added to this post. If the Sterlings interest you; check this post for those updates.