[spald]

more likely already explained in the article: "Because Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Bill Crockett will be prosecuting Mr. Howell on molestation charges, he did not handle Ms. Hutchins' case. It is possible she will be called by Mr. Crockett to testify against the man she shot."

They need Jamie as a witness for the prosecution.

anniegetyourgun: I'm wondering if Howl's bell can ring without the clanger.

[HiTech RedNeck]

They need Jamie as a witness for the prosecution.

So if they indicted, there was the possibility that they would bring her in from the jail. Did they think she would plead the fifth?