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Dean resigns after indictment
Columbia County Commissioner Scott Dean resigned after a grand jury indicted him on two counts of child molestation. This comes after months of speculation about an investigation into his family. -
Dean pleads not guilty
Former Columbia County commissioner Scott Dean has pleaded not guilty to child molestation charges. -
Dean found guilty on two counts of child molestation
Scott Dean, a former commissioner and mayor, didn't blink an eye as the verdict was read aloud in the courtroom. The jury deliberated for about eight hours before announcing their decision. -
Dean sentenced to 20 years behind bars
Nearly a year to the day after being arrested for child molestation, former Columbia County Commissioner Scott Dean learned how long he'll have to pay for his crimes. It's been six weeks since Dean was convicted of two counts of child molestation. The 42-year-old could be behind bars until he's 62. -
Judge denies Dean a new trial
A judge denied a new trial for former Harlem Mayor and Columbia County Commissioner Scott Dean. -
Dean's adopted daughter, Marlin Dean, in jail for burglary
News 12 has learned the adopted daughter of convicted child molester and former Columbia County Commissioner Scott Dean has been arrested on charges of burglary and theft by taking. -
Dean's adopted daughter recants sexual assault allegations
Renee Dean has confirmed her adopted daughter recanted her allegation of sexual assault against Scott Dean. News 12 is told Renee's adopted daughter has been receiving counseling, which prompted her to write a letter recanting the sexual assault allegations. -
Dean asks for new trial
Dean asks the court for a new trial on Oct. 4, 2013. -
Scott Dean denied a new trial
The motion for a new trial and the motion for a sentence modification for Scott Dean has been denied, Judge James Blanchard said.
