He is accused of using force or the threat of force to engage in sexual conduct and sexual contact with a person he knows between October 2022 and May 2023.
The allegations were investigated by the sheriff’s office.
Public Defender John Herndon asked Judge Stacy Wall to set “reasonable” bail for Hurston. A “substantial” bond was sought by prosecutors because of the seriousness of the allegations, said Matthew Joseph, assistant county prosecutor.
Wall set bail at $500,000 cash/surety and scheduled a pretrial hearing for June 29.
Credit: Miami County Jail
Credit: Miami County Jail
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