Chapter 21 - Ryan’s charges

Ryan never touched me during the attack.
That mattered.
Prosecutors did not simply charge him as though he personally swung the ladle.
His case focused on:
Conspiracy to coerce.
Attempted extortion under the applicable theory.
Evidence fabrication/false statement conduct.
Child endangerment.
Solicitation or facilitation theories connected to Sabrina’s assault.
Some charges were difficult.
Others strong.
He eventually pleaded guilty to:
Felony coercion conspiracy.
Attempted evidence tampering.
Child endangerment.
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A more serious assault-conspiracy count was dismissed under the plea because the evidence about exactly what force Ryan authorized remained disputed.
Precision.