Keyshia Cole’s alleged stalker, Torey Webster, will have to continue to sit in jail until sentencing. A hearing was scheduled for today (September 13) in Fulton County Superior Court, but according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Senior Judge Stephanie Manis postponed the hearing because Cole was not available to give her statement and prosecutors and defense attorneys could not agree on a sentence.
Webster was indicted on a charge for aggravated stalking and other offenses after several arrests involving Cole since 2009, according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. His most recent arrest came after two incidents at the “Enough of No Love” singer’s north Fulton County home in July and August, 2011. In one instance, Webster reportedly tried to enter the residence and in the other, he was said to be casing the place looking for Cole.
Cole filed several orders of protection against webster, whom has been in jail since his arrest on August 19, 2011.
A new hearing date has not been set.
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Keyshia Cole, the multi-platinum selling R&B singer and songwriter, is no stranger to fame or its accompanying perils. Recently, she has been dealing with an alleged stalker situation that just took another twist. The sentencing hearing for her accused stalker was postponed due to some technical issues on the part of the prosecution. This leaves many questions unanswered and fans wondering what lies ahead in this case. In this article, we’ll take a look at why the hearing was put off and what it could mean going forward.
The drama began earlier this year when Keyshia Cole’s team contacted authorities about an individual they believed had been stalking their client over a period of time. They reported various instances where he allegedly made attempts to contact Cole directly via mail as well as other forms of communication. As a result of these accusations, police apprehended the man in question and charged him with stalking.
After months of legal proceedings which included testimony from both sides and evidence presented by law enforcement officials, things seemed to be coming to a close last week when it was announced that a sentencing hearing would be held in order to decide the outcome of this case once and for all. Unfortunately, prosecutors ran into some unforeseen problems so now everyone must wait until further notice before any decision can be made regarding Cole’s alleged stalker’s punishment – if there will even be one!
Background Of The Incident
Keyshia Cole, a popular R&B singer, recently found herself in the news when she became the victim of an alleged stalker. In early 2020, Keyshia was granted a restraining order against her alleged stalker, Navar Robinson. According to court documents, Keyshia had experienced harassment and threats from Robinson that caused her fear for her safety and well-being. As a result of these allegations, the sentencing hearing for Robinson’s case has been postponed until later this year.
During the initial hearing in February of this year, the judge denied both parties’ requests to settle out of court, instead scheduling a trial date for May 19th. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions on large gatherings in California courts, it appears that both sides have agreed to postpone the hearing now scheduled for November 8th. It is unclear if either party will accept any plea deals or proceed with further negotiations before then.
Although neither side has commented publicly about why they decided to delay the sentencing hearing, there are several possible explanations behind their agreement. With more time available prior to November 8th, each side may be able to work out a deal outside of court which could potentially save them time and money while also allowing Keyshia some peace of mind moving forward.
Reasons For Postponement
There could be several possible reasons for the postponement of Robinson’s sentencing hearing. For starters, both parties may want more time to negotiate a settlement or plea deal outside of court. This would save them from having to appear in front of a judge and jury which is often an expensive process, as well as provide Keyshia with some peace of mind that her alleged stalker will not return any time soon. Additionally, since California courts are still under restrictions due to COVID-19, there may have been limited resources available for such a large case. With the possibility of further delays and disruptions caused by the pandemic, it seems like both sides agreed to postpone the hearing until November 8th when hopefully things will be back to normal again.
The decision to delay also provides more time for Robinson to prepare his defense and build up evidence against Keyshia’s claims. Although she has already obtained a restraining order against him, he may still attempt to challenge this in court if given enough opportunity before trial begins. Furthermore, depending on how much progress is made between now and then, Robinson may even seek out additional legal representation prior to appearing in court.
Overall, while the exact reasoning behind delaying Robinson’s sentencing hearing remains unknown at this point in time, what we do know is that both parties feel comfortable pushing their date back until later this year. This gives them ample opportunity to work out a resolution without taking too long away from Keyshia’s life or risking safety issues due to the pandemic.
Conclusion
I. Summary of the Incident
Keyshia Cole has been dealing with an alleged stalker for some time now, and her sentencing hearing was recently postponed due to conflicting court schedules. The legal proceedings have been ongoing since early 2019 when Keyshia took out a restraining order against her accused stalker.
II. Reasons for Postponement
The postponement was announced on October 28th after the courts cited scheduling conflicts as the reason they could not proceed with the hearing. It is unclear how long this delay will be, but it’s certain that Keyshia and her team are frustrated by the situation. They had hoped that everything would come to a resolution soon so she can move on from this ordeal.
III. Final Thoughts
It’s unclear what will happen next in regard to the case because we don’t know if or when another date might be set aside for a new hearing. In any event, I hope that Keyshia gets justice soon and can finally put this behind her once and for all.
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