NOT GUILTY

Client Cleared of Life-Offense Child Molestation Charges – Montcalm County – A Grand Rapids man, falsely accused of raping his 12-year old stepdaughter and facing life in prison, was acquitted at a jury trial while being represented by Keeley Blanchard. A charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 1st degree was dismissed by the judge prior to jury deliberations for lack of evidence, while the client was found not guilty by the jury of a second charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 2nd degree after 45 minutes of deliberation.