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State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra Star Fortner
Date: 10-23-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Franklin County, North Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney: Franklin County, North Carolina, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Louisburg, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with sex crimes involving minors.
Dillon Thomas Bates was charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after a search of a home in Franklin County.
Sierra Star Fortner was charged with 10 counts of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of statutory sex offense with a minor by an adult, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and two counts of felony child abuse-sexual act.
Dillon Thomas Bates was charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after a search of a home in Franklin County.
Sierra Star Fortner was charged with 10 counts of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of statutory sex offense with a minor by an adult, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and two counts of felony child abuse-sexual act.
Outcome:
Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra...?
The outcome was: Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Franklin County, North Carolina, NC. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Franklin County, North Carolina, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best High Point Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra... decided?
This case was decided on October 23, 2025.