Christopher Pratt

'The court did not appreciate the significance of the injuries': Judge admits error, increases bond from $2,000 to $20,000 in battery case

July 29, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Admitting “the court undoubtedly erred” Monday when setting bond in a battery case, Judge Tad Brenner increased Andrew Campbell’s bond to $20,000 during a motion hearing Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Campbell, who voluntarily appeared in court with public defender Christopher Pratt, was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs by four…

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Quincy teen to be tried as adult in first-degree murder case; allegedly killed grandfather in February by striking him with handgun

July 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A Quincy teen accused of murdering his grandfather will be tried as an adult. Hayden E. Schmidt, 16, made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning with public defender Christopher Pratt serving as counsel. “I’ve had no opportunity to talk with Mr. Schmidt outside of court today, and I…

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