Gene Simco Controversy: the pending court case

[faybio]

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...=2008809280350

From today's pojo:

Man allegedly abused girl 6 years ago

MILLBROOK - A Hyde Park man faces charges in Millbrook village court that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl six years ago.
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Eugene Simco was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center. He was arrested Aug. 21 and given an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Kent Benziger, Simco's attorney, said his client denies the allegations.

"The complainant is an adult who is alleging something happened six years ago, yet apparent ly never reported it to anybody," Benziger said in a written statement.

Allegations about Simco, a martial arts instructor, have been spread on martial arts Web sites, Benziger said. He said the charges were filed by a woman whose brother has a competing business with Simco.

[Kentucky Fried Chokin]

Allegations about Simco, a martial arts instructor, have been spread on martial arts Web sites, Benziger said. He said the charges were filed by a woman whose brother has a competing business with Simco.

That wouldn't happen to be Phil Milgreese (sp?) would it? Or is there anyway to know?

[Sam Browning]

No, if you read the press release by his lawyer, it indicates someone other then Phil.

[1point2]

Is it appropriate for Simco's lawyer to issue a press release that effectively identifies the claimant?

That sounds slimy to me, even if it is legally kosher.

[Sam Browning]

Unless the prosecutor wants to argue that his press release violates the professional rules of conduct for lawyers in the State of New York I would assume not.

People should decide for themselves whether they feel that his release is slimy. I suppose the answer lies in whether the defense attorney in question has a good faith basis to claim that this criminal action here is the product of a business rivalry rather than an actual assualt.

[HigherLearning]

shouldn't the thread title be changed now?

[sambosteve]

shouldn't the thread title be changed now?

I would say so. We know there was an actual arrest, so that part of the old title is innacurate. The smear allegation is still on-going, so that is still still accurate. I think that a simple title that says "Gene Simco Controversey"...or..."Gene Simco Arrested: Smear Campaign?"

[Sam Browning]

I changed it, if another staff member wants to change the title knock yourselves out.

[Kentucky Fried Chokin]

So what happens now? With Simco I mean, not the thread.

[Sam Browning]

He goes to court.

[sambosteve]

I changed it, if another staff member wants to change the title knock yourselves out.

Good choice Sam

[It is Fake]

Finally the truth comes out. No, I'm not saying he is guilty. I'm talking about the court case, the charges, and the confirmation of the competition connection made by the wife.

Man allegedly abused girl 6 years ago

MILLBROOK - A Hyde Park man faces charges in Millbrook village court that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl six years ago.

Eugene Simco was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center. He was arrested Aug. 21 and given an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Kent Benziger, Simco's attorney, said his client denies the allegations.

"The complainant is an adult who is alleging something happened six years ago, yet apparent ly never reported it to anybody," Benziger said in a written statement.

Allegations about Simco, a martial arts instructor, have been spread on martial arts Web sites, Benziger said. He said the charges were filed by a woman whose brother has a competing business with Simco.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...=2008809280350
Just to make it look better.

[glambman]

Link no workie, but it's ironic that PoJo had this story in their crime beat section: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...NTPAGECAROUSEL


Now to wait for the evidence and a conviction or acquittal.




EDIT::: Above story about Simco is here:::http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...=2008809280350

[It is Fake]

Link no workie,

Faybio's link worked mine didn't.

[1point2]

Minor update: I went to Millbrook village court last night, court was held this time but Simco was not to be found, nor was his case called. Hopefully more information will follow.

Remember that the Poughkeepsie Journal is following the story in *some* form, so we have real journalists involved (though we have to wait for what they publish--hopefully people are checking their site periodically).