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 a 13-year-old minor. 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.