GUILTY PA - Nalani Johnson, 2, Penn Hills Boro, Allegheny County, 31 Aug 2019 *Arrest* #2

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steeltowngirl said:
Nada on the news that I’ve seen. However, I only got home at 6 pm and local TV is currently dominated by election primary news. I so wanted to go to the courthouse today, but my work schedule prevailed. I’m disappointed to find very little info from the news stations. IMO

I did a quick court docket search. The arraignment for today is still showing as status “scheduled”. I assume it did happen, as this item appears new: Sex Offense Court FA/PTC scheduled for March 19.

https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/docketsheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=CP-02-CR-0001354-2020&dnh=MAZpOU8mkpcCAGqeC0j4Zw==

The other charge that we knew about that was unrelated to Nalani was Permit Unlicensed Dr. That charges shows “Guilty” as of 2/27/20 and awaiting sentencing.

https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/docketsheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=CP-02-SA-0000123-2019&dnh=+mFfjaUNYtRrJLoOhzZOjA==

#JusticeForNalani
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First, thank you for looking that up. I appreciate it.

Um, Sex Offense Court FA/PTC scheduled for March 19... WHAT? o_O Do I even want to know why?

http://www.pacourts.us/assets/files/newsrelease-1/file-1239.pdf?cb=5934e9
The court, composed of judges with specialized knowledge in handling such cases, will focus on increased uniformity, accountability, and coordinated case management of adult defendants charged with and convicted of Megan’s Law offenses. Additionally, the Sex Offender Court will provide a vehicle for improved communication and organization among the various agencies involved in sex offense cases. This specialized court will open in the state’s Fifth Judicial District, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, on June 23, 2011.

More:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/sit...ph_August2017_AlleghenySexOffenderCourt_0.pdf

Her charges are still showing as:

1 / Criminal Homicide 18 § 2501 §§ A H1
2 / Kidnapping of Minor - Inflict Bodily Injury 18 § 2901 §§ A.13 F1
3 / Interference W/Custody Of Children 18 § 2904 §§ A F2
4 / Concealment Of Whereabouts Of Child 18 § 2909 §§ A F3
5 / Abuse Of Corpse 18 § 5510 M2
 
PommyMommy said:
First, thank you for looking that up. I appreciate it.

Um, Sex Offense Court FA/PTC scheduled for March 19... WHAT? o_O Do I even want to know why?

http://www.pacourts.us/assets/files/newsrelease-1/file-1239.pdf?cb=5934e9
The court, composed of judges with specialized knowledge in handling such cases, will focus on increased uniformity, accountability, and coordinated case management of adult defendants charged with and convicted of Megan’s Law offenses. Additionally, the Sex Offender Court will provide a vehicle for improved communication and organization among the various agencies involved in sex offense cases. This specialized court will open in the state’s Fifth Judicial District, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, on June 23, 2011.

More:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/sit...ph_August2017_AlleghenySexOffenderCourt_0.pdf

Her charges are still showing as:

1 / Criminal Homicide 18 § 2501 §§ A H1
2 / Kidnapping of Minor - Inflict Bodily Injury 18 § 2901 §§ A.13 F1
3 / Interference W/Custody Of Children 18 § 2904 §§ A F2
4 / Concealment Of Whereabouts Of Child 18 § 2909 §§ A F3
5 / Abuse Of Corpse 18 § 5510 M2
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I sure hope this isn’t a lead up to a plea deal that involved the sexual abuse of that little girl.

I’m keeping my eyes open for any local updates and will report back. Hopefully, one of the other posters here has already found a news report and will let us know.
 
PommyMommy said:
First, thank you for looking that up. I appreciate it.

Um, Sex Offense Court FA/PTC scheduled for March 19... WHAT? o_O Do I even want to know why?

http://www.pacourts.us/assets/files/newsrelease-1/file-1239.pdf?cb=5934e9
The court, composed of judges with specialized knowledge in handling such cases, will focus on increased uniformity, accountability, and coordinated case management of adult defendants charged with and convicted of Megan’s Law offenses. Additionally, the Sex Offender Court will provide a vehicle for improved communication and organization among the various agencies involved in sex offense cases. This specialized court will open in the state’s Fifth Judicial District, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, on June 23, 2011.

More:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/sit...ph_August2017_AlleghenySexOffenderCourt_0.pdf

Her charges are still showing as:

1 / Criminal Homicide 18 § 2501 §§ A H1
2 / Kidnapping of Minor - Inflict Bodily Injury 18 § 2901 §§ A.13 F1
3 / Interference W/Custody Of Children 18 § 2904 §§ A F2
4 / Concealment Of Whereabouts Of Child 18 § 2909 §§ A F3
5 / Abuse Of Corpse 18 § 5510 M2
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In Pennsylvania, 18 Pa.C.S. § 2904 - Interference with Custody of Children is classified as a Tier 1 Sexual Offense and requires registration as a sex offender for 15 years. From a brief review of Allegheny County Sex Offense Court, it appears any case with a qualifying charge gets put on the specialty court's track. I'm not sure how this factors in with the rest of her charges though.
(sorry, first time posting, not sure if I'm doing the reply correctly!)
 
abbyrdpsu said:
In Pennsylvania, 18 Pa.C.S. § 2904 - Interference with Custody of Children is classified as a Tier 1 Sexual Offense and requires registration as a sex offender for 15 years. From a brief review of Allegheny County Sex Offense Court, it appears any case with a qualifying charge gets put on the specialty court's track. I'm not sure how this factors in with the rest of her charges though.
(sorry, first time posting, not sure if I'm doing the reply correctly!)
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You did fine, and that’s an informative and well-done first post. This would explain the upcoming court date. I’m still concerned it may be part of a plea deal, as there wouldn’t be a rush to assign the RSO designation if she was heading to trial for homicide. But it may be procedure. I’m just worried by the lack of news.

Thank you for sharing this, and since PommyMommy’s not here right now, I will do the honors. Welcome to Websleuths!
 
I received a response from Rep. Tim Briggs regarding the status of PA House Bill 2295, the “Nalani Johnson Rule“ to amend the Amber Alert System Law. He states that no action has yet been taken, but he will speak to the Majority Chair or his staff.

I’m not letting this go.

#JusticeForNalani
 
Third birthday party held in honor of Nalani Johnson

Friends, family celebrate on what would have been Nalani Johnson’s birthday

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steeltowngirl said:
I don’t understand what is happening with this case. Back in June, the docket said a jury trial was scheduled for 10/29 at 9 am.

As of today, it now says ‘Status Hearing’, still scheduled for 10/29, new time is 11 am.
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/docketsheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=CP-02-CR-0001354-2020&dnh=MAZpOU8mkpcCAGqeC0j4Zw==
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It looks like a Motion to Postpone was filed today, so my guess is the Judge granted the Motion and is holding a status conference that day instead. Allegheny County initially reopened in June but quickly shut down again in July. The jury trials are finally resuming starting next week. Unfortunately, it will probably be a while until there is some movement on this case :( Thinking of Nalani.
 
abbyrdpsu said:
It looks like a Motion to Postpone was filed today, so my guess is the Judge granted the Motion and is holding a status conference that day instead. Allegheny County initially reopened in June but quickly shut down again in July. The jury trials are finally resuming starting next week. Unfortunately, it will probably be a while until there is some movement on this case :( Thinking of Nalani.
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Thank you for this update @abbyrdpsu Much appreciated!

#JusticeForNalani
 
abbyrdpsu said:
It looks like a Motion to Postpone was filed today, so my guess is the Judge granted the Motion and is holding a status conference that day instead. Allegheny County initially reopened in June but quickly shut down again in July. The jury trials are finally resuming starting next week. Unfortunately, it will probably be a while until there is some movement on this case :( Thinking of Nalani.
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Thanks for the info you've been posting. Glad you're with us!

And I'll add this belated message --

Welcome to Websleuths,
abbyrdpsu !!​
 
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