On Monday, a judge lowered Cecil Brockman's bail from over $1 million to $250,000. Brockman is a former North Carolina state representative accused of sex crimes involving a minor.
Brockman was charged in October with having a sexual relationship with a boy believed to be 15 years old or younger. His legal team claims Brockman thought the boy was an adult and did not know his actual age until the arrest.
The judge made it clear that he isn't buying that claim.
Authorities were alerted after Brockman called 911 attempting to locate the teen. The boy was found and taken to a hospital, where he told investigators about the relationship with Brockman.
Brockman tried several times to see the teenager while he was hospitalized. The judge disclosed that Brockman attempted to admit himself to the hospital and, failing that, tried to have his mother gain access to the boy on his behalf.
Author's summary: Cecil Brockman's case reveals serious allegations and judicial skepticism, with recent bail reduction and disturbing details of his attempts to contact the alleged minor victim.