(Spirit Lake)– Testimony concluded this (Monday) afternoon in the trial of a former bus driver with the Okoboji Community School District who is accused of sexually abusing a student.
The defense presented its case, calling a juvenile to the stand who rode the same bus as the alleged victim when the incidents of inappropriate contact are alleged to have occurred. The nine-year-old testified the alleged victim seemed proud in showing others on the bus an online article pertaining to Steve Titterington’s arrest.
Okoboji High School Principal Brian Downing and Abby Forsland, a special education teacher, testified the alleged victim was, “at times, dishonest”.
Jennifer Amisquita, who’s two daughters also ride the same bus as the alleged victim, testified that neither one ever told her of anything inappropriate that was going on, adding she was confident they would do that if they actually saw anything.
The defense then rested its case, with Titterington himself not taking the stand. Closing arguments will get underway when court resumes at 8:30 am Tuesday, with jury deliberations to get underway after that.
