COURT HOUSE – Charles Mosley, 33, was before Superior Court Judge John Porto April 15 for his bail hearing. It was one month to the day after his indictment for aggravated assault, hindering apprehension, first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and other charges related to the 2015 death of 15-year-old Nicole Angstadt.
Suspected co-defendant Derrick Powers’ appearance before the same judge less than a month prior resulted in his case being delayed after defense attorney Stephen Funk requested more time to go over 900 pages of newly-obtained discovery evidence.
A similar tale unfolded regarding Mosley. Defense attorney Ed Weinstock, of Weinstock and Associates in Atlantic City, requested a delay of 90 days for his client so that almost a thousand pages of evidence and 10 to 12 computer disks of statements made by his client could be reviewed.
Porto refused to forgo what he termed “forward momentum” in the case and, at the urging of First Assistant Prosecutor Robert Johnson, gave Mosley a continuance to June 24.
Mosley’s bail was, in the words of Porto, carried “without prejudice.” That means the $250,000 limit established by the judge on a prior occasion will be carried over unchanged until the defense and prosecution have reviewed the discovery evidence.
At that time, depending on how the evidence plays out, the judge could lower or increase the bail amount.
Following that, Porto inquired about the status of the autopsy on Angstadt. Johnson replied that the initial (i.e. physical) autopsy had been completed, but toxicological results were still pending, but expected them to be released by the date of continuance. General details of the physical autopsy were revealed to the court.
Once again, the family and friends of Angstadt sat together in silent demand for justice. For the second time in less than a month they had to witness an unemotional suspect standing less than 12 feet from them.
When asked how she is holding up, Heather Bradley, sister to Angstadt, offered a tired smile and replied, “Good.”
To contact Christopher Knoll, email cknoll@cmcherald.com.
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