Convicted Child Abuser Flees Maine Courthouse – Captured by Jurors

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A dramatic scene unfolded at Somerset County Superior Courthouse in Skowhegan, Maine, on Wednesday when a convicted man attempted to escape shortly after his trial. Nicholas Carter, 31, who had just been found guilty of aggravated assault against a 14-month-old child, ran out of the courthouse in handcuffs, setting off a brief but intense chase.

Guilty Verdict Leads to Desperate Escape Attempt

Following a three-day trial, Carter was convicted of assaulting a young child in a case that shocked the local community. Moments after the guilty verdict was handed down, Carter, still in handcuffs, made a break for it. Surveillance videos show him sprinting down a courthouse hallway, dodging a person trying to block his path, and fleeing out of the building.

Witnesses were stunned as Carter bolted across the courthouse parking lot, heading for freedom. But he didn’t make it far.

Quick-Thinking Jurors and Detective Stop the Escape

Two jurors from Carter's trial, along with a courthouse detective, quickly took action. The video footage shows Carter running across a grassy yard, where he tripped and fell. The jurors and detective seized the opportunity and were able to detain him before he could get any further.

Carter was apprehended without further incident and returned to custody. His sentencing hearing for the aggravated assault conviction is expected in the coming weeks.

Justice Served

The swift actions of the jurors and detective prevented what could have been a chaotic and dangerous situation. Carter’s escape attempt adds yet another layer to an already disturbing case, and he now faces additional consequences for his actions.

Local authorities commended the quick response of those involved in stopping the escape, ensuring that justice would not be delayed.

Attribution source: Newscentermaine.com