A case as significant as this is … early resolution, I think, is always better for the healing process of that community.

The number of charges I’m about to bring would support a bail of $2 million.

Frankly, when a guy has operated this long, doing these sorts of things, we wouldn’t be surprised if another victim comes forward.

He ultimately was the source of the second victim.

By waiving that right, Mr. Mead has agreed in essence that there is sufficient evidence … for him to stand trial on those charges.