Accused child rapist released from jail after prosecutors refuse to make 6-year-old victim testify
NORWICH – A Norwich man accused of raping a young child was released on his own recognizance Thursday after an hour-long conference between attorneys.
Jamie Lynn Whitmore Jr., 23, of Norwich is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, both Class B felony, He is also charged with and endangering the welfare of a child, misdemeanor.
According to court records, the crime allegedly occurred on November 19, on Borden Avenue, in the City of Norwich with a six-year-old victim.
During Whitmore's appearance in Norwich City Court on December 20, he was denied a bail reduction after District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said, “He poses a serious flight risk, and the people would ask that bail remain the same to ensure he appears at future court dates.” He was remanded to jail on $25,000 cash bail.
However during Whitmore's appearance on Thursday afternoon he was released without any bail.
Ferrarese said after a conversation with opposing council they had agreed to release him pending future court appearances.
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Sad to think that they still have Ernest Franklin behind bars now going on two years for tragic loss of their son in a trailer fire. Father is faced with life in jail following the tragic Trailer fire that took the life of their sixteen year old son.
I agree a 6 year old shouldn't be forced to testify as then the other lawyer fighting for his client can effect that child for life,but to release him that's disgusting.