Mark Strong's defense team argued that the invasion of privacy charges against his client were ludicrous. Strongs lawyer argued johns who are breaking the law shouldn't be protected by Maine's privacy law, even though sexual encounters were recorded without their knowledge. On Friday, Superior Court Justice Nancy Mills agreed, dropping all 46 invasion of privacy charges against Strong.
Mark Strong: "I really don't have any feelings right now. I've been kind of numb for a period of time. I just want this to move on."
Prosecutors are appealing to the state supreme judicial court. Defense lawyer Dan Lilley is asking the court to make a decision quickly. Meantime, his client and prospective jurors must wait.
Dan Lilley: "My client can't stand another six or 12 months of publicity and all the things that are attached to this case, plus he has a motion for a speedy trial."
Judge Mills says her hands are tied. "The state has chosen to file an appeal. and I am not going to take any further action. I will speak to the jury."
With the invasion of privacy charges now dropped, Mark Strong now only faces 12 counts of promotion of prostitution and one count of conspiracy. But Strong says he finds little relief in those charges being dropped.
Defense lawyers calls the appeal by prosecutors "frivolous", and worry about what impact these delays may have on jurors.
Lilley: "These people are sitting in the basement of this place. Been here for four days. Get ten bucks a day plus 16 cents a mile. Hell, they're paid less than you guys. You know, and they got to put up with this for four days. And then to have this may be thrown out, it's not right for anybody. The state wants to go forward, go forward! Get off your ass and go forward!"
Instead, this trial seems to be going the opposite direction. The ruling likely means the 46 invasion of privacy charges against alleged prostitute Alexis Wright will also be dropped. Wright would still face 60 other charges, including prostitution, theft and tax evasion.
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