Utah County Sheriff Responds After Charges Dismissed in ‘Ritualistic Child Sex Abuse’ Case

Problems associated with the disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant led to a judge’s decision to dismiss the case with prejudice.

A Utah County Sheriff's Office cruiser sits parked at the public safety complex in Spanish Fork, Utah, on June 27, 2022. Allan Stein/The Epoch Times

The Utah County Sheriff in Utah expressed shock after learning that a federal court judge dismissed with prejudice six charges against former psychologist David Hamblin related to ritualistic child sex abuse.

On Feb, 19, Special Assistant Attorney General Nathan Evershed filed a motion to dismiss the case with prejudice.