IN - Vauhxx Booker, attempted lynching, Lake Monroe, Bloomington, 4 Jul 2020 *arrests*

[FrostedGlass]

Purdy and Cox both bonded out; this is the same for both of them.
07/23/2020 = Monroe Cash Bond - $500.00
Status: 07/23/2020 - Cash Bond Received by Clerk
07/17/2020 = Monroe Corporate Surety Bond - $5,000.00
Bond # 2020-AA-054393
Amount: $5,000.00
Status: 07/17/2020 - Surety Bond Received By Clerk

Booker wasn't charged in Monroe Co. until 07/30/2021 and I don't see any bond info on him.

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On the battery charge against the LE on 09/08/2021, Booker bonded out the same day. The case notes it was a transfer from another case. I can't find that one.
09/08/2021 = Clerk Administrative Event
Bond transferred from mc case 49D342109mc027538 $255 cash

Marion Cash Bond
Amount: $250.00
Status: 09/08/2021 - Cash Bond Received by Clerk

 

[Niner]

Thanks for that info @FrostedGlass !

 

[FrostedGlass]

You're welcome; love that little guy waving at me!

Booker got an attorney for the LE case; no date on when that happened. I don't see any report of him hiring one for the case with P&C. Will he show up for his court date today without one?

49D34-2109-F6-027859 (LE case)
Booker, Vauhxx
Description: Male, Black, 6' 0", 250 lbs.
Address
986 S COPPER BEECH WY
Bloomington, IN 47403
Other Agency Numbers

000000831909 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police
Attorney
Rachael Louise Bouwma
#3583749, Retained
Attorney address
151 N Delaware Suite #200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Attorney phone
317-327-7019(W)

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - I thought it was ONLY Purdy today - motion to dismiss hearing...

edited to add - I have Booker being in next on 12/7.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - I thought it was ONLY Purdy today - motion to dismiss hearing...

edited to add - I have Booker being in next on 12/7.

In the Purdy case, Booker and friend have this (RTSC) and I assume they have to come to court to do that. The Nov 15 date was continued until today.

11/01/2021 = Order to Appear
Court issues Order to Appear to Show Cause and sets this matter for hearing on NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AT 1:30 P.M. ; copies to counsel. Counsel for Defendant, to perfect service upon Mr. Watkins and Mr. Booker. mbs
Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ

11/29/2021 = Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
Session: 11/29/2021 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: RTSC vs. Booker/Watkins -- to be held in Johnson County

 

[FrostedGlass]

Here are the next dates for B

Booker:
53C02-2107-F6-000605 [Cox]
01/20/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 01/20/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: In Johnson County
02/10/2022 = Final PreTrial Conference
Session: 02/10/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: In Johnson County
03/01/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 03/01/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment:Location unknown -- 2 - 3 days

49D34-2109-F6-027859 (LE)
12/07/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/07/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Jones, Amy M.
Comment: remote

 

[Niner]

Oh dang - I'll change my notes than. Thanks @FrostedGlass

Wondering what RTSC stands for??

And yes - I have those dates for Booker that you just posted.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner I hope you didn't look it up again. Here's what you said the last time I posted about RTSC.

"Wondering "what" RTSC stands for... so - looked it up!

What does RTSC mean in court?
If the contempt is constructive, then you must file a Rule to Show Cause (“RTSC”) and serve it on the other party. At the RTSC hearing, the filing party presents their evidence as to the other person's alleged violation of the order."

 

[Niner]

@Niner I hope you didn't look it up again. Here's what you said the last time I posted about RTSC.

"Wondering "what" RTSC stands for... so - looked it up!

What does RTSC mean in court?
If the contempt is constructive, then you must file a Rule to Show Cause (“RTSC”) and serve it on the other party. At the RTSC hearing, the filing party presents their evidence as to the other person's alleged violation of the order."

Hey - I'm old... I forget things! LOL! But thanks for the reminder!

 

[FrostedGlass]

Hey - I'm old... I forget things! LOL! But thanks for the reminder!

Me, too! I only remembered that because I had to refresh my memory a few times = "Now what did Niner say that meant??"

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner

11/29/2021 = Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
Session: 11/29/2021 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: RTSC vs. Booker/Watkins -- to be held in Johnson County
Result: Reset

11/29/2021 = Hearing Journal Entry
By agreement of Court and counsel this matter is being reset for hearing with the pretrial conference scheduled on JANUARY 6, 2022 AT 1:30 P.M. Hearing to be conducted in Johnson County. Notice to counsel. mbs
Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Hearing Date: 11/30/2021

01/06/2022 = Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
Session: 01/06/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: And PTC - In Johnson County

 

[Niner]

So... @FrostedGlass = that is the same day that Purdy & Cox have a pretrial hearing also. So does that mean Vaughxx has to be there too? Just want to keep my notes straight!

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner ... Just for clarification:

P&C next date
01/06/2022 = Hearing on Motion to Dismiss

Booker next dates for the P&C case
01/20/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 01/20/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: In Johnson County

02/10/2022 = Final PreTrial Conference
Session: 02/10/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: In Johnson County

03/01/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 03/01/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Comment: Location unknown -- 2 - 3 days

Booker next dates for the battery on LE
12/07/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/07/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Jones, Amy M.
Comment: remote

 

[Niner]

Okay - I have the correct dates for Booker already then - thanks for verifying that for me @FrostedGlass !

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, December 7th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing-Remote (for Marion County) (@ 1pm CT) - IN - Vauhxx Rush Booker (36/now 37) (attempted lynching, July 4, 2020, Lake Monroe, Bloomington) - *Vauhxx Rush Booker (37) charged (7/4/20) & filed (7/30/21) with battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a felony & misdemeanor criminal trespass on 7/4/20 at Lake Monroe, Bloomington. No bond amount mentioned on court site. Johnson County
Trial set to begin on 3/1/22 (2 to 3 days)
*Vauhxx Rush Booker (37) charged (9/5/21) with battery against a Public Safety official. Cash bond $250. Bonded out (9/8/21). Marion County
Case & court info from 7/11/20 to 9/14/21 reference post #24 here:
IN - Vauhxx Booker, attempted lynching, Lake Monroe, Bloomington, 4 Jul 2020 *arrests*
9/14/21 Update: Monroe Co: Initial appearance hearing rescheduled to 10/18/21. Marion Co: Pretrial conference hearing on 12/7/21.
10/18/21 Update: All three men agreed to participate in restorative justice meetings. Cox & Purdy did their part but Booker dropped out. The prosecutor told Booker that if the restorative justice process was not successful, then she would charge him for his part in the altercation. The restorative justice issue & a slightly contentious back & forth between the attorneys. Booker was unhappy that neither of the accused has spent any time in jail, both being out on bond. Prosecutor said Booker may be 'danger to the community'. Judge takes Purdy & Cox's requests to dismiss charges under advisement. A prosecutor said Friday, that given former Bloomington resident Booker’s arrest last weekend, she would like the court to review whether bond needs to be set in his other criminal case related to an altercation at Lake Monroe because he may be a “danger to the community.” The special prosecutor in the case, Sonia Leerkamp, said that she initially did not request bond in the Lake Monroe case because Booker had been cooperative, but she has changed her mind given Booker’s Sunday morning arrest on suspicion that he shoved a police officer outside an Indianapolis bar. No further dates for Booker on Monroe County case.
10/18/21 Update: Johnson County/Lake Monroe: Indigent Counsel appointed at County expense. Court issues Order to appointing pauper Counsel & appoints Eric Risk by Judge Lance Hamner. Next pretrial conference hearing on 1/20/22, final pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & trial to begin on 3/1/22. 11/5/21: Motion filed: Monroe County public defender's office files Request to Decline appointment of the public defender or in the alternative to appoint outside counsel. 11/10/21: Court issues Order Granting the Monroe County public defender's request to be withdraw. Court advises defendant that he must hire private counsel, as the Court has deemed him ineligible for appointment of pauper counsel.
11/15/21 Update: Hearing on 11/15/21 was rescheduled to 11/29/21. RTSC vs. Booker/Watkins-to be held in Johnson County. 11/29/21 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/20/22.
*Sean M. Purdy (44/now 45) – Next pretrial conference hearing on 1/6/22.
*Jerry Edward Cox (38/now 39) – Next pretrial conference hearing on 1/6/22.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner
Booker's next date for 49D34-2109-F6-027859 (his LE battery case)

12/07/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/07/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Hagenmaier, Richard E - M
Comment: remote
Result: Commenced and concluded

02/01/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 02/01/2022 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Jones, Amy M.
Comment: remote

 

[Niner]

Thanks @FrostedGlass !

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner
P&C cases haven't been updated yet. Booker update for his case on the Lake Monroe incident:

12/08/2021 = Agreement of Parties Filed
Parties files Agreement for Alternative Disposition Through A Restorative Justice Process, forwarded to Special Judge for approval. mbs
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 12/07/2021

12/13/2021 = Order Approving
Court issues approval of Agreement for Alternative Disposition Through a Restorative Justice Process -- all hearing dates vacated; cause calendared for 1 year for deferred prosecution period. Copies to counsel. mbs
Judicial Officer: Hamner, Lance - SJ
Order Signed: 12/10/2021

12/13/2021 = Clerical Mistake Corrected
Court notes the Order was signed by special judge on 12/9/21 and issued to parties this date. mbs

12/13/2021 = Jury Trial scheduled for 03/01/2022 at 8:30 AM was cancelled.
12/13/2021 = Final PreTrial Conference scheduled for 02/10/2022 at 1:30 PM was cancelled.
12/13/2021 = Pretrial Conference scheduled for 01/20/2022 at 1:30 PM was cancelled.

01/20/2022 = CANCELED Pretrial Conference
02/10/2022 = CANCELED Final PreTrial Conference
03/01/2022 = CANCELED Jury Trial

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - they cancelled those hearings & trial - no charges are going to be made for 1 year - is what I understand - and they will have that "Alternative Disposition Through a Restorative Justice Process".

How does the restorative justice operate?
Restorative justice refers to a process for resolving crime by focusing on redressing the harm done to the victims, holding offenders accountable for their actions and, often also, engaging the community in the resolution of that conflict.

Does that mean Purdy & Cox's will also be cancelled?

 

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - they cancelled those hearings & trial - no charges are going to be made for 1 year - is what I understand - and they will have that "Alternative Disposition Through a Restorative Justice Process".

How does the restorative justice operate?
Restorative justice refers to a process for resolving crime by focusing on redressing the harm done to the victims, holding offenders accountable for their actions and, often also, engaging the community in the resolution of that conflict.

Does that mean Purdy & Cox's will also be cancelled?

I think P&C's will also be cancelled.

They all agreed to the process before but Booker backed out. P&C did complete the process, though. IIRC, B claimed P&C weren't really sorry and they were just doing that to avoid prosecution. I'll post a little more about this when they update P&C's cases.