25 Jun Allan & Easton Successfully Defend ‘BYU Groper’
In the US, we try to live by the motto of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ Everyone deserves a fair trial and representation.
Such is true of the case of Nathan Fletcher, the alleged ‘BYU Groper,’ who pleaded not guilty to two counts of class A misdemeanor sexual battery back in 2014.
Detectives met with BYU’s track coach after a woman complained of having her breast grabbed by another jogger. Based on evidence presented, the track team attempted to identify the perpetrator. They seemed to recognize certain elements of the groper like clothing, build, and running style.
As a group, people started mentioning that they thought it was Fletcher. The defense argued that such identifications shouldn’t be allowed since track team members collaborated with each other, tainting results.
Although the judge deemed there was sufficient evidence to bring him to trial and many felt confident that he was guilty, Fletcher maintained his innocence. Police and the prosecution believe that he groped or grabbed the breasts and buttocks of several women at BYU from January to March in 2014.
John Allan of Allan & Easton believed that the best defense in this case was for Nathan to enter into a diversion agreement. This meant that the charges would be dismissed after 18 months if he follows the terms of the agreement.
Criminal defense attorney John Allan constructed a solid defense, based on the facts of the case, to make sure Nathan received fair treatment, as well.
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