A case as significant as this is ... early resolution, I think, is always better for the healing process of that community.

By waiving that right, Mr. Mead has agreed in essence that there is sufficient evidence ... for him to stand trial on those charges.

He ultimately was the source of the second victim.

Frankly, when a guy has operated this long, doing these sorts of things, we wouldn't be surprised if another victim comes forward.

The number of charges I'm about to bring would support a bail of $2 million.

We ought to have some resolution of this matter. Instead, there just seems to be a sweeping -- there seems to be a policy of sweeping it under the rug.