Both currently being held at the Baxter County Jail in Arkansas on a 1 MILLION DOLLAR Bond each!
Charges include 113 counts each False Imprisonment in the 1st Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the 1st Degree, Permitting Child Abuse (Felony), Rape - Intercourse with Minor Under 14 - Unable to Consent, Sexual Indecency with a Child, and Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree - Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 14…
In relation to the case, what I don’t understand is why the DA has not compelled DHS to provide them with the documents when AR state law is clear on the matter. They don’t have to release it publicly, but the DA‘s office is legally entitled to the information that is material to the case. The law states “shall” which is mandatory language in relation to child maltreatment cases:
Arkansas Code § 12-18-909(c)(2):
“However, upon request, the information shall be disclosed to the prosecuting attorney or law enforcement.”
DHS should not be allowed to get away with refusing to provide the information. In my opinion, this is entirely because they know they failed and want to avoid any accountability or repercussions.
Here’s the latest information on the case:
mhobserver.com
Charges include 113 counts each False Imprisonment in the 1st Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the 1st Degree, Permitting Child Abuse (Felony), Rape - Intercourse with Minor Under 14 - Unable to Consent, Sexual Indecency with a Child, and Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree - Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 14…
In relation to the case, what I don’t understand is why the DA has not compelled DHS to provide them with the documents when AR state law is clear on the matter. They don’t have to release it publicly, but the DA‘s office is legally entitled to the information that is material to the case. The law states “shall” which is mandatory language in relation to child maltreatment cases:
Arkansas Code § 12-18-909(c)(2):
“However, upon request, the information shall be disclosed to the prosecuting attorney or law enforcement.”
DHS should not be allowed to get away with refusing to provide the information. In my opinion, this is entirely because they know they failed and want to avoid any accountability or repercussions.
Here’s the latest information on the case:
Barnett hit with rape charges in MH child torture case, claims victim lacks credibility
A couple already charged with locking a teenage boy naked in a bathroom for years now face additional counts including rape, with Jaclyn Barnett facing 40 new charges and bonds set at $1 million each for both defendants. Barnett, 42, and Daniel Wright, 41, were arrested Thursday by Mansfield...
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