7th District restricts court protocols
John Christensen
Yates Co. DA Casella has concerns for local courts
YATES COUNTY The N.Y.S. Unified Court System is dealing with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and 7th Judicial District Administrative Judge, Craig Doran, announced updated operating protocols, effective Nov. 23, for all courts that fall within Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates Counties. While remaining open for business since the beginning of the pandemic, the court system has been adapting court protocols as needed to contain the spread of Covid. With guidance from public health officials, plans to safely resume more normalized court operations have been ongoing.
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A Penn Yan man pleaded guilty in court this week to a count of predatory sexual assault against a child.
Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella says Timothy Brewer, 65, pleaded guilty to the violent felony charge. He’s expected to be sentenced to 10 years to life in prison.
At this point sentencing is scheduled for February 2nd.
He was taken into custody in May 2020 after grooming and luring a young child to perform various sexual acts. The incidents increased in severity, according to prosecutors, as they occurred.