Chris Melcher

The battering ram seems excessive, but I have definitely seen it in my practice when law enforcement enters a home, which is an inherently dangerous thing to do.

Absolutely, Nancy.

I'm really surprised that this case was even filed just based on the affidavit that was presented to the court.

And the information that's come out now is devastating.

And it just seems to me that he's innocent and that I don't really believe this case is long for the world based on what we're seeing.

I mean, I'm just being blunt.

It's the harsh truth.

As a defense attorney, yeah, but as a citizen here just reviewing this information, there is no reasonable prospect that the prosecutor can secure a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt in my mind.

Those aren't really similar.

Yes, and he was making a lot more money off of their kids.

Absolutely.

All this evidence points towards his innocence and it's exculpatory.

Again, it's maddening to think that the prosecutor filed this case to begin with.

As you know, they have a duty.

No, it's not about believing anyone.

It's whether you can secure a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.

That's an ethical obligation of the prosecutor that I don't think is being honored here based on this evidence because- Malter?

Sure, if you ask a child, a young child over and over again in highly suggestive interviews potentially by their parents, have you been abused?

Eventually you will get the answer that you're looking for.

And it's- Well, they haven't gotten it yet.