The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 04/17/26.

This list is NOT exclusive

Joseph M. Besson - Charged with meth possession (Between 15 and 100 grams). Matter reset for 04/23/2026.

Brian M. Grove - Charged with possession and distribution of child sex abuse materials (CSAM). In the last hearing on 04/10/26, a petition to deny pretrial release was granted. In today's hearing, Grove was ordered to remain in detention until his next appearance. A pretrial is now set for 4/28/2026.

Justin L. Huddleston -  Charged with predatory criminal sexual assault. Huddleston allegedly committed acts of sexual assault on his daughter. His daughter is under the age of 13. Huddleston is currently not being detained and has been released from custody. A no-contact order with the alleged victim and the family has been ordered. A detention/preliminary hearing is set for 04/20/2026. Huddleston, if found guilty, is facing a possible 6 to 60-year sentence. 

Isaiah T. Jackson - Charged with retail theft valued over $300. Pretrial Release was approved, and pretrial conditions were ordered. A preliminary hearing is set for 05/22/2026.

Joseph A. Leckner - Charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. An order to deny pretrial release was filed. Probable cause to deny pretrial release was found. Detention issues were set over Leckner being non-compliant with jail. A detention/preliminary hearing is set for 04/20/2026. 

Leif D Torres Sr. - Charged with violating an order of protection. Pretrial conditions were agreed upon. First appearance with counsel is set for 05/21/2026. 

Bryant J Klee -  Charged with assault resulting in great bodily harm. The victim was an infant. On 04/13/26, Klee was seen in court and assigned 4 new court appearances. The 4 new court appearances are a pretrial for 05/26/26, a FINAL Pretrial for 06/23/26, followed by a jury trial set for 07/06/26. On today's date of 04/17/26 a notice of hearing was filed by the state. This hearing is set for 05/26/26.