Both the defense and the prosecuting attorney admitted that Richard Allen had made 'admissions' on several occasions during his time at Westville Correctional Facility - but the details of those confessions were not revealed.
DELPHI — A hearing was held in the case against Richard Allen on Thursday in front of a packed courtroom.
Thursday’s hearing focused on the defense and prosecution’s arguments on whether Allen should be moved to a different facility for housing before his trial. In an emergency motion filed April 5, Allen’s defense team claimed their client had suffered poor conditions while being held at Westville, which is a maximum-security prison.
Carroll County Prosecutor Nicolas McCleland said he “understands” the defenses concerns, and that they want Allen to be treated like any other pre-trial defendant. Leazenby testified that the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is unable to house Allen, because of the pressure it would put on their office. He argued that Allen would have to be housed with the general population at their jail, because they have a small staff compared.
Liggett testified to the size of his department and their inability to properly house and watch Allen in Carroll County.He argued manpower and safety concerns, saying they would need assistance from other agencies if Allen was transferred back to them. The sheriff’s office only has five full time deputies and one jail commander, according to Liggett.He explained that while it was evident that Allen had lost weight, he had been eating, showering and utilizing recreation time at the prison.
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