Commonwealth v. Coleman

Agnes, Peter W., J.

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Although styled as a criminal action, I will treat this as a civil complaint in the nature of a petition for a writ of Habeas Corpus. See G.L.c. 248, §1 et seq.

2. Background

The essential facts are not in dispute. The petitioner, Glenn Coleman (“petitioner”) was arraigned before the Central Worcester District Court on October 29, 2007 on a complaint charging him with Rape and Indecent Assault and Battery. He was held and to this day remains in custody on a bail of $7,500 cash or $75,000 with surety. Following a probable cause hearing held on January 2, 2008, probable cause…