OSSIPEE — A Carroll County woman says the County Attorney's Office failed to notify her until after her attacker was released from jail after a hearing last month despite the fact that victims are supposed to be apprised of court actions. Now, the county attorney’s office is asking the judge to reconsider letting the man out.
The woman, who wants to be identified only as Lesley, 30, is also supporting a law to give victims enforceable rights in criminal cases.
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