In a shocking turn of events, the charges, including murder, against an alleged baby killer in Fremont County, Colorado, have been dropped following a judge’s ruling that the prosecution’s actions amounted to “outrageous government conduct.” 21-year-old William Jacobs was initially charged with child abuse after police responded to reports of an unresponsive 10-month-old at a Canon City Motel 6, where Jacobs was the last person taking care of the baby of his girlfriend. When the baby died a couple of days later, Jacobs’ charges were increased to first-degree murder.
However, Fremont County Judge Kaitlin Turner has now dismissed the charges against Jacobs, stating that District Attorney Linda Stanley’s actions “reflect knowing and intentional outrageous government conduct” that violated Jacobs’ right to due process. The dismissal comes after DA Stanley was interviewed by KRDO TV, during which she made controversial remarks about Jacobs’ supposed lack of investment in the child, claiming he was “watching that baby so he can get laid” and “have a place to sleep.”
Judge Turner’s ruling serves as a scathing rebuke of the prosecution’s conduct, which the judge found to be a clear violation of Jacobs’ constitutional rights. The decision underscores the importance of due process and the need for prosecutors to maintain a high standard of professionalism and objectivity, even in the most emotionally charged cases.
