Thursday, February 13, 2025

Jasper County Prosecutor asks for change of judge in Craig Smith case


Jasper County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kurtis Droppa filed a change of judge motion today in the stalking and child pornography case against former Carl Junction R-1 choir teacher Craig Smith.

The case was initially assigned to Judge Joseph Hensley, but Smith's attorney, Jonathan Pierce, Neosho, filed for a change of judge and it was assigned to Judge Dean Dankelson.

Barring a postponement caused by a change of judge, Smith's trial court arraignment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin.

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