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Post by Logan on May 2, 2016 23:46:49 GMT -6
Jacksonville officer avoids charges over sex with prostitutes while in uniformSurveillance efforts conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office that led to the arrest of an officer on theft and misconduct charges started when authorities received information accusing the officer of illegal sexual activity with prostitutes, according to an internal affairs report. Adam R. Boyd, 44, faces charges of grand theft, petty theft and official misconduct in Duval County, according to court records, but the State Attorney’s Office has decided not to pursue the sexual battery charge because of a lack of evidence. Although the internal investigation found a “preponderance of evidence to prove” the officer committed sexual battery, The State Attorney’s Office declined to pursue the charge “due to the likelihood of not receiving a conviction,” according to the report. “As with any case, the burden of prosecution is much higher than probable cause. While probable cause is enough to sustain an internal affairs complaint, the State has to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. The State has no physical evidence or witnesses in this matter and cannot prosecute this case,” said Jackelyn Barnard, spokeswoman for the State Attorney’s Office. Read more: jacksonville.com/news/crime/2016-05-02/story/jacksonville-officer-avoids-charges-over-sex-prostitutes-while-uniform
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