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Judge dismisses Cass County man’s sex abuse charges

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May 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A Judge in Cass County District Court has dismissed charges against a Cumberland man charged in Sept. 2017, with Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree. According to online court records, The alleged incident involving 47-year old Matthew Lynn Dorscher took place Jan. 1st, 2015. After a criminal complaint was submitted Sept. 7th, 2017 and a warrant was issued in association with the investigation, Dorscher turned himself-in on the warrant for felony Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, and Lascivious Conduct with a Minor. The latter charge was dropped, and Dorscher was set to stand trial April 24th.

Dorscher’s attorney submitted documents April 16th for an Alibi Defense. Two days later, the State (Prosecution) filed a motion to dismiss the case, with court costs assessed to the State. Judge Susan Christensen summarily dismissed the case without prejudice.