GUILTY WA - Teen charged with pushing girl off bridge, Moulton Falls, Vancouver, 7 Aug 2018

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Jordan Holgerson was pushed off a bridge Aug. 7 at Moulton Falls northeast of Vancouver, Washington, and fell 60 feet. She suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs to punctured lungs. Taylor Smith, 18, created "a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury" to the 16-year-old girl and was charged with reckless endangerment following a shove captured on video that went viral.

Teen charged with pushing girl off bridge after video of incident goes viral
 
18-year-old who pushed friend off 60-foot bridge now facing charges

The 18-year-old who pushed her teenage friend off a 60-foot bridge in Washington state, leaving her with multiple injuries, has been charged with one count of reckless endangerment.

Prosecutors filed the charge Friday, with a declaration of probable cause from the arresting officer stating in part, "it is clear that Taylor Smith engaged in conduct which created a substantial risk of death and resulted in serious physical injury to Jordan Holgerson."

Reckless endangerment is considered a gross misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum fine of $5,000.

"I accept the charges maturely and all I can do is hope for the best for Jordan and myself," Smith told ABC News late Friday.

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Tay’Lor Smith was arraigned Friday morning, pleading not guilty. Reckless endangerment is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail.

On Friday a judge granted Smith supervised release. She is not to have contact with Holgerson. Another court hearing was scheduled for Dec. 4.

Teen accused of shoving friend off bridge appears in court
 
Tuesday, Dec. 4th:
*Hearing – WA – Jordan Holgerson (16) (Aug. 7, 2018, Moulton Falls) – *Tay’Lor Smith (18) charged (8/21/18) & arraigned (9/7/18) with reckless endangerment. Plead not guilty.
Accused to pushing friend of a 60 ft. bridge, suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs & punctured lungs. Punishable by up to a year in jail & maximum fine $5K.
9/7/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Judge granted Smith supervised release, with no contact with Holgerson. Next hearing Dec. 4.
 
So she was going to jump, changed her mind and another girl pushed her?
 
IMO this is such a hard one to judge. Yes, the older Smith should have been more mature and obviously shouldn't have pushed her friend. But if the entire video does say that Holgerson said she might need a push, as has been alleged, then Smith is a tiny bit redeemed. Kids in groups do stupid stuff sometimes, fact. All of the kids jumping were ignoring the sign put there for their own safety, saying No Jumping. Holgerson's family must be so relieved that she survived. That is a long fall.
 
Monday, February 11th:
*Trial set to begin – WA – Jordan Holgerson (16) (Aug. 7, 2018, Moulton Falls) – *Tay’Lor Smith (18) charged (8/21/18) & arraigned (9/7/18) with reckless endangerment. Plead not guilty.
Accused to pushing friend of a 60 ft. bridge, suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs & punctured lungs. Punishable by up to a year in jail & maximum fine $5K.
9/7/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Judge granted Smith supervised release, with no contact with Holgerson. Next hearing Dec. 4. 12/4/18: Waives speedy trial; could be plea deal in works. Trial set for 2/11/19.
 
Haven't "heard" anything on "what" happened yesterday - so I shall keep posting this. I haven't found her in the Washington court system & don't know her case #. Anyone?

Tuesday, February 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ am PT) – WA – Jordan Holgerson (16) (Aug. 7, 2018, Moulton Falls) – *Tay’Lor Smith (18) charged (8/21/18) & arraigned (9/7/18) with reckless endangerment. Plead not guilty.
Accused to pushing friend of a 60 ft. bridge, suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs & punctured lungs. Punishable by up to a year in jail & maximum fine $5K.
9/7/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Judge granted Smith supervised release, with no contact with Holgerson. Next hearing Dec. 4. 12/4/18: Waives speedy trial; could be plea deal in works. Trial set for 2/11/19.
2/11/19 Day 1: No info available….
 
Well - there was NO trial! It was a Readiness Hearing - just got this article:

Defendant in Moulton Falls bridge case back in court

A woman accused of shoving her friend off the Moulton Falls bridge in August has been offered a plea deal, her attorney said Monday.
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Attorney Christie Emrich, of Vancouver Defenders, said the state presented an offer in the case Friday. The details of that offer were not shared in court.
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On Monday her next court date was set for March 18. Depending on whether she accepts the prosecution’s offer, she could be sentenced that day, or plans could be made for a jury trial.
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She (Holgerson) and her mother have been in contact with attorneys through the process. Genelle Holgerson, Jordan’s mom, said they know what the offer is but were unsure if they were allowed to share it.

I say "share it!!" :)
 
Teen shoved off 60ft bridge by her ‘best friend’ demands culprit goes to prison


It has now emerged prosecutors have offered Smith a plea deal which may allow her to dodge jail.
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It is reported Smith could face sentencing or a trial depending on if a plea deal is reached ahead of the hearing next month.
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She pleaded not guilty to reckless endangerment in December.

Defense attorney Christie Emrich said the state presented a plea deal offer at Clark County District Court.

If an arrangement is not reached, Smith could face up to a year in jail for the shove.
 
Monday, March 18th:
*Status Hearing (@ am PT) – WA – Jordan Holgerson (16) (Aug. 7, 2018, Moulton Falls) – *Tay’Lor Smith (18) charged (8/21/18) & arraigned (9/7/18) with reckless endangerment. Plead not guilty. Clark County
Accused to pushing friend of a 60 ft. bridge, suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs & punctured lungs. Punishable by up to a year in jail & maximum fine $5K.
9/7/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Judge granted Smith supervised release, with no contact with Holgerson. Next hearing Dec. 4. 12/4/18: Waives speedy trial; could be plea deal in works. Trial set for 2/11/19.
2/11/19 Day 1: NO Trial! This was called a Readiness hearing. DA has offered a plea deal, details of that offer were not shared in court. On Monday her next court date was set for March 18. Depending on whether she accepts the prosecution’s offer, she could be sentenced that day, or plans could be made for a jury trial.
 
Wednesday, March 27th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ am PT) – WA – Jordan Holgerson (16) (Aug. 7, 2018, Moulton Falls) – *Tay’Lor Smith (18) charged (8/21/18) & arraigned (9/7/18) with reckless endangerment. Plead not guilty.
Accused to pushing friend of a 60 ft. bridge, suffered injuries ranging from broken ribs & punctured lungs. Punishable by up to a year in jail & maximum fine $5K.
9/7/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Judge granted Smith supervised release, with no contact with Holgerson. Next hearing Dec. 4. 12/4/18: Waives speedy trial; could be plea deal in works. Trial set for 2/11/19.
2/11/19 Day 1: NO Trial! This was called a Readiness hearing. DA has offered a plea deal, details of that offer were not shared in court. On Monday her next court date was set for March 18. Depending on whether she accepts the prosecution’s offer, she could be sentenced that day, or plans could be made for a jury trial.
3/18/19 Update: Plead guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment, will be sentenced March 27. The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of up to a year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. However, if Judge Darvin Zimmerman accepts the attorneys’ agreement, Smith will be ordered to home confinement with electronic monitoring, as well as some form of community service.
 
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