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Judge grants dismissal of charges against Dr. Akoma
A case was dismissed for a local doctor once accused of molesting his patient.
Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino granted the prosecution's request to dismiss the charges against Dr. Ugochukwu Akoma.
Today, Prosecutor Grant Olan told the court there is good cause to dismiss, admitting criminal sexual conduct charges are the hardest to try before a jury.
Olan also admitted the alleged victim is a compromised witness, telling the court she returned to the doctor's clinic to record herself willingly making out with the defendant.
Defense Attorney Jay Arriola is moving to have the case dismissed with prejudice.
Parties are scheduled back in court on Jan. 9.