The Solano County District Attorney's Office announced it will not retry misdemeanor sexual assault and battery charges against former Vacaville dentist David Evans Webb. Deputy District Attorney Mary Nguyen made this decision after discussions with the victims, stating it was in their best interest. Although a jury previously found Webb not guilty of some counts, it was unable to reach a decision on others, leading to a mistrial. The DA's Office filed the case in December 2021, reflecting the complexities involved in prosecuting sexual assault allegations.
The Solano County District Attorney's Office has decided not to retry misdemeanor sex assault allegations against former dentist David Evans Webb after reviewing the case.
Deputy District Attorney Mary Nguyen expressed that the decision to not retry was in the best interests of all parties involved, especially the victims.
The earlier jury found Webb not guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery, while it deadlocked on five other counts, resulting in a mistrial.
Despite the mistrial, the DA's Office opted not to move forward with a new trial, emphasizing the difficulty of the situation for the victims.
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