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Because of results the state recently received from an Indiana State Police laboratory, the state was unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, court records state.
"(The alleged victim) later told us that she told her friend because she knew she could trust her," according to a charging document.
"(The alleged victim) later told us that she told her friend because she knew she could trust her," according to a charging document.
If a judge accepts Joseph G. Smith's plea agreement, he would be sentenced to 12 years in prison with no option for alternative placement.
The state was unable to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt "due to recently obtained information and evidence," court filings state.