VIDEO: Attorney notices alleged assault suspect and victim in the same home during virtual court appearance Judge Jeffrey Middleton and last updated 2021-03-10 16:43:45-05 STURGIS, Mich. A preliminary examination in Michigan was adjourned abruptly recently after it was discovered the alleged assault suspect and victim were participating in the virtual hearing from the same home. The hearing was streamed online and posted to the judgeâs YouTube channel. Coby Harris was appearing before the St. Joseph County District Court on March 2, facing accusations of assault with intent to commit bodily harm less than murder. Mary Lindsey, the victim, says the Feb. 9 assault started with an argument at a home in the town of Sturgis.