UPDATE:: Jury Finds Nebraska City Preacher Guilty On All Counts
An Otoe County jury found Nebraska City preacher Larry Mullins guilty of two counts of first degree sexual assault of a child and six other charges after nearly three hours of deliberations Wednesday.
In closing arguments, Defense Attorney Robert Schaefer said the 70-year-old Mullins has been afflicted with hip and back problems leading to surgery and said he suffers from long-term troubles in balance and personal mobility.
He said Mullins was physically incapable of performing the acts as alleged by an 11-year-old girl, who was in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
Deputy Otoe County Attorney John Palmtag told the jury that “disability is a weak defense.”
Palmtag: “The claim that he was not able of performing these ‘not rigorous’ sex acts, I think holds no water. The jury should find it holds no water.”
A district judge has rejected a plea for a lower bond from a Nebraska City preacher who was arraigned Tuesday on multiple counts alleging sexual assault of a child.
Larry Mullins’ attorney said the pastor of Apostolic Christian Ministries of Nebraska City has serious health issues that require him to keep his legs elevated and said he needs more space for exercise than his jail cell allows.
Nebraska City Preacher Arraigned On Sexual Assault Of A Child Charges | Beatrice News Channel
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