‘Ritual’ sex abuse case: Judge dismisses charges against a central suspect after police and prosecutors withheld key evidence
The charges against David Hamblin were dismissed with prejudice, meaning prosecutors can’t refile them in the future. He still faces sex abuse charges in a separate case.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith speaks during a news conference in 2022 about his office's investigation into a "ritualistic" sex abuse ring. A judge on Thursday dismissed a case against a central suspect in their investigation, finding that police and prosecutors withheld evidence.