Daily Archives: September 24, 2009
Ex-cop cannot be prosecuted for sex with cow
Imagine being this guy’s lawyer? Former Moorestown police officer Robert Melia Jr. was charged last year with sexually assaulting three girls. During the investigation, police allegedly found a video in his house that showed him sexually molesting cows in 2006. There is no indication as to who held the camera.
Judge James Morley in Burlington dismissed the charges on Wednesday holding that the State did not present enough evidence to jurors that his alleged actions tormented the animals on a Southampton farm. However, Judge Morley made clear that he doesn’t think the alleged action is OK.
The case mooves (sorry, couldn’t help it) on with Melia and former girlfriend Heather Lewis still charged with molesting the three girls.
Story is here.
Union City High School teacher is charged with sexual contact with student
Gabriel Vasquez, a physical education teacher from Union City High School was charged with criminal sexual contact with a 16-year-old female student in his home. Vasquez, 28 of North Bergen, was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct. Since he was not charged with sexual assault, he is not alleged to have had sexual intercourse with the student.
Vasquez is also an assistant football and lacrosse coach. The victim’s mother contacted school officials after finding out about alleged crimes that occurred this month. The school then noified the Union City police. Oddly enough, the official misconduct charges may be the most serious charges that he faces. My guess is that he will get a union attorney who will quickly plea him out to at the most, a 3 flat, but more likely probation with a small jail term.
Story is here.
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