Additionally, the judge denied both a motion to suppress statements made by Reed — the defense claiming a citizen’s privilege against self-incrimination — and a motion to sever three of the indictment counts, asking for two separate trials: one for each alleged victim.
According to the indictment, the alleged assaults occurred as early as December 2019 and as recently as December 2024.
In March, Reed was indicted on two counts of rape, three counts of sexual battery, and five counts of gross sexual imposition, all fourth-degree felonies. The two rape charges, which are first-degree felonies, carry the potential of a life sentence in Ohio.
A cash or surety bond remains at $500,000. He is represented by Hamilton attorney Damon Halverson. A jury trial, which had been rescheduled twice, is set to begin on Sept. 29.
Credit: Michael D. Pitman
Credit: Michael D. Pitman
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