In Wabash County Circuit Court, the scheduled May 4th jury trial of Hunter Ingram has been vacated.
Ingram was back in court last week for a final pre-trial hearing. During that hearing, the state indicated it was ready for trial. However, the defense, represented by attorney Roger White, moved to continue the case, citing the possible unavailability of a potential expert witness. Court records show no witness list has been filed and witnesses have not been disclosed by the defense.
The court also noted that Ingram’s continued detention is necessary to avoid what was described as a real, specific, and present threat to the community.
Judge William C. Hudson granted the defense motion to delay over the objection of Wabash County State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman.
A new schedule has now been set, with a pre-trial hearing on May 18th at 9:00, a final pre-trial on June 15th at 9:00, and a jury trial scheduled for July 6th.
Ingram, 27, is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse stemming from an alleged incident in November 2024 at a residence in the 600 block of West 6th Street in Mount Carmel. He has entered a not guilty plea and remains held in the Wabash County Jail.
