The developments in Finkbeiner’s case followed a June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling concerning the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
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Trial of sheriff accused of drug crimes and witness intimidation reset for August
A federal judge has rescheduled Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner’s jury trial for Aug. 19.
Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner hit with more charges
Hot Spring County Sheriff Soctt Finkbeiner, already awaiting trial on federal charges, was released on his own recognizance this week after being charged with state crimes.
Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner’s trial postponed at his request
A judge has agreed to delay Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner’s trial. It is now set for July 29.
Defense agrees to motion that would drastically limit indicted sheriff’s duties
Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner has agreed to give up almost all of his law enforcement duties while he’s free on bond.
Hot Spring County sheriff pleads innocent to newest charges; trial date set for January
Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner’s detention hearing has been delayed until Dec. 18.
Federal judge grants request for detention hearing in case of indicted Hot Spring County sheriff
Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner, already facing criminal charges, now faces a court hearing on whether he will be jailed again.
Prosecution says Hot Spring County sheriff is again trying to obstruct justice
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to schedule a detention hearing for Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner. They contend he’s trying to obstruct the investigation of his case now that he’s out of jail.
Hot Spring County sheriff hit with three more criminal charges
The Hot Spring County sheriff faces new federal charges involving drugs and obstruction of justice, but he’s still the sheriff.
Prosecutors want Hot Spring County sheriff reined in, but Finkbeiner is back on the job
The prosecution is appealing a magistrate’s refusal to jail the Hot Spring County sheriff until trial. The sheriff is charged with obstruction of justice, a federal crime.