Thursday, July 01, 2010
Alleged Rapist Pleads "Not Guilty" In Perry Co.
KENTUCKY...
A Michigan man indicted on multiple counts of sex-related charges against children was in Perry Circuit Court this week where he entered a not guilty plea. James Albert Bitner, 34, voluntarily made an appearance in court on Thursday following his indictment by the grand jury in May. Bitner was indicted along with Jennifer Herald Collett, 28, of Combs, who is also facing several sex-related charges including first-degree rape. Collett, however, has not yet been arrested or turned herself into authorities as of Bitner’s court appearance. Bitner is currently employed in Michigan and has no prior felony convictions. According to the indictment returned in May, Bitner’s bail has been set at $500,000 cash, and that’s an amount Commonwealth’s Attorney Teresa Reed said should not be lowered. The judge agreed with the Commonwealtgh's Attorney. Bitner was served with the indictment warrant and taken into custody. He is currently being lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard. His trial date has been set for December 13.
A Michigan man indicted on multiple counts of sex-related charges against children was in Perry Circuit Court this week where he entered a not guilty plea. James Albert Bitner, 34, voluntarily made an appearance in court on Thursday following his indictment by the grand jury in May. Bitner was indicted along with Jennifer Herald Collett, 28, of Combs, who is also facing several sex-related charges including first-degree rape. Collett, however, has not yet been arrested or turned herself into authorities as of Bitner’s court appearance. Bitner is currently employed in Michigan and has no prior felony convictions. According to the indictment returned in May, Bitner’s bail has been set at $500,000 cash, and that’s an amount Commonwealth’s Attorney Teresa Reed said should not be lowered. The judge agreed with the Commonwealtgh's Attorney. Bitner was served with the indictment warrant and taken into custody. He is currently being lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard. His trial date has been set for December 13.
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