New Hampshire Rape Case

(Nashua, New Hampshire) The rape trial of a 37-year-old local mom, Robin Mowery, has been postponed in a case that began in the summer of 2006.

Mowery is accused of felonious sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy in April and May 2006.

A judge ruled last month that Mowery's statements to police could be used as evidence against her, but he has yet to decide whether to allow her to appeal his ruling before trial. Her trial has been rescheduled for June 2.

Last week, a judge granted a request by Mowery's lawyer, Adam Cook, to have the state's forensic psychology evaluate Mowery to determine whether she is mentally competent to stand trial. A hearing on that issue has been scheduled for April 21.

Cook wrote that Mowery disputes the charges, maintaining that the boy raped her, but has been unable to meaningfully help him prepare for trial because she becomes overwrought "to a point of incoherence" every time they talk about the case.

Mowery remains free on bail.


[Update 5/22/08]

Mowery ruled fit to stand trial.


[Update 12/8/08]

Mowery sentenced per judge's double-standard interpretation.