by WWASP Survivors | Jun 26, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
What is the purpose of this page? On December 22nd, 2017, Ben Trane of Keokuk, IA was found guilty of child endangerment, sexual exploitation of a child by a counselor, and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. Since that time, a small but vocal part of the...
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 26, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
We’re going to start examining the motion for a new trial and sentencing for Ben Trane. This happened on the same day and it took the entire day so we’re going to have to break it up into several posts since the transcripts are 271 pages long. In each...
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 22, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
Full Verdict
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 22, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
In this post, we will review the prosecutor rebuttal to the defense’s closing statements. The prosecutor brought up the fact that the victim had no motive at this point to fly out and lie. She gave up money and time at her two jobs just to testify against Ben...
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 22, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
The defense gives her closing arguments. Full Defense Closing Argument
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 22, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
The prosecutor closing argument is pretty long so we’ll post some highlights here. Be warned: There are some very explicit details about the sexual abuse. The only thing that WWASP Survivors did not post is the victim’s testimony to protect the victim but...
