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	Former Youth Pastor Wants Sex Charges Dismissed WMFD August 18, 2009 http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=37305 A former Mansfield youth pastor charged with 42 counts of sexual battery involving female parishioners wants the charges dismissed against him. John Picard's attorney claims the charges should be dropped against the 42-year-old because his client was denied a speedy trial. Picard's trial was originally scheduled to begin Monday in Richland County Common Pleas Court, but his attorney filed four motions before jury selection, causing the trial to be rescheduled to Thursday. Picard formerly served at Grace Brethren Church on Marion Avenue. The alleged incidents took place between 1991 and 2008. Picard was arrested last year on July 17 and his attorney says he should have been tried within 270 days of his arrest. A hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday before Judge James Henson.
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