Thursday, February 12, 2009

Trooper Charles Odom Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman Trying to Get Bond Reduced

A trooper accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop is trying to get his bond reduced.

Charles Odom is in the Leon County Jail facing a 250-thousand dollar bond.

A hearing was scheduled for this afternoon in Wakulla County, but Judge Sanders Sauls has recused himself from the case and that hearing has been moved to Leon County.

In a motion filed with the court earlier this week, Odom's attorney, Don Pumphrey, said given the Odom family's finances, the 250-thousand dollar bond is tantamount to no bond at all.

Pumphrey argued that Odom has no criminal history, is an 18 year veteran in law enforcement and his entire family and all his property are in Wakulla County so he is not a flight risk.

Judge James Hankinson is scheduled to hear that bond reduction motion at one o'clock this afternoon.

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