Child psychiatrist trial postponed
May 24, 2008 Abuse, Fraud, News, Psychiatrist, sex offenders 5 CommentsBy Michael Manekin / Bay Area News Group
The upcoming trial of Dr. William Ayres, the prominent San Mateo child psychiatrist facing allegations he molested seven pre-adolescent patients, has once again been postponed.
The jury trial, which was scheduled for June 23, won’t take place until at least the end of July, San Mateo County prosecutors said Friday.
The ongoing drama behind the delay revolves around a defense motion to suppress all evidence acquired by search warrants that gave investigators access to Ayres’ patient files. A Superior Court judge heard arguments Friday on the motion from both the prosecution and the defense, but he postponed a final decision until July 23, Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.