LIVINGSTON COUNTY — One of the most disturbing sexual assault cases involving a minor nears a conclusion with the sentencing of Matthew Symonds, 41, who made a plea deal with the Livingston County District Attorney's Office. Symonds pled guilty to criminal sexual act 3rd, sparing the victim the trauma of having to testify in a second trial after his brother, Frederick Symonds Jr., 54, last week was found guilty of a criminal sex act 3rd and … [Read more...]
Symonds Jury Deliberates After Defendant Testifies Innocence
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — After asserting his innocence in a Livingston County courtroom, a Livingston County man's fate regarding sexual charges is the hands of a jury. Frederick Symonds Jr., 45, charged with 4 different sexually related counts, testified Wednesday that he never touched or talked to the victim, a minor at the time of the alleged offenses, in a sexual manner. Instead, he said, another family member, who has since pled guilty to … [Read more...]
Courage Takes a Stand During Symonds Sex Abuse Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A dramatic day in a Livingston County courtroom unfolded in the trial of Federick Symonds Jr., 45, who is facing sexual assault charges, including incest. Two family members testified against him Tuesday. One was the victim, and the other has previously pled guilty to assaulting the same victim. The dramatic day began with Greg McCaffrey, Livingston County District Attorney, and Marcea Clark Tetamore, from the Livingston … [Read more...]
Jury Selected In Symonds Trial, Opening Statements Tomorrow
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The jury has been selected for a Livingston County man who has been charged with multiple sexual charges. The selected jury, consisting of 7 women and 12 men will decide the guilt or innocence of Frederick Symonds Jr., 45 regarding charges of criminal sex act and other serious sexual charges. Tomorrow morning Livingston County District Attorney, Greg McCaffrey will make opening arguments. Symonds is being represented by … [Read more...]