Archive for Commonwealth’s Commentary
Emmanuel Curry Pleads Guilty to 70 Felonies
A Kenton County man pleaded guilty Friday to 69 counts of possession of child pornography and 1 count of Tampering With Physical Evidence without the benefit of a plea agreement and knowing prosecutor will recommend the maximum sentence. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Emily Arnzen said “It’s unfortunate Kentucky law caps the…
Jury Convicts Durrell Davis of Sodomy & Sexual Abuse of Child Under 12 Years Old
A Kenton County jury deliberated less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts convicting Durrell Davis, 41, of First Degree Sodomy (Child
Estevan Portugues Guilty of Assaulting Boy With a Machete in 2019
A Guatemalan man pled guilty to assaulting a 9 year old Covington boy with a machete in May 2019. Estevan Portugues entered the guilty plea pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford, meaning he admits the prosecution has enough evidence to convict him, but does not admit to the crime itself….
Justin Fussinger Sentenced to 10 Years For Multiple Child Porn Charges
A former elementary school teacher was sentenced to 10 years in prison for four counts of Possession or Viewing Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor. Justin Fussinger, 36, of Covington, previously pled guilty to the charges before Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe. Once released from prison, he will…
Keram Christensen Sentenced to 70 Years For Multiple Child Porn Charges
After three hours of testimony from Covington Police Detective Austin Ross and the introduction of more than 100 exhibits containing child pornography, a Kenton County judge sentenced Keram J. Christensen, 40, to 70 years in prison, the maximum allowed under Kentucky law. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Emily Arnzen called the Covington…
Jury Convicts Driver In Drive By Shooting
Recommends 20 Year Sentence A Kenton County jury convicted a Covington man for his role in a 2017 shooting that injured a Newport woman. Martin Stieritz, Jr. was found guilty of Complicity to Attempted Murder, Complicity to Assault 2nd Degree, and Tampering With Evidence. The same jury recommended a 20…
