The McMartin The McMartin Preschool Abuse TrialPreschool Abuse Trial

The McMartin The McMartin Preschool Abuse TrialPreschool Abuse Trial

The court case is about a man by the name of Ray Buckey accused of molesting children.

The first allegations were brought by Judy Johnson, who suspected that her two and a half year old son was being abused.

Judy Johnson - mother of the child allegedly molested by Ray Buckey.

She claimed that Ray Bucky's mother was involved in Satanic practices.

Judy was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The crimes occurred at McMartin Preschool located in Manhattan Beach, California.

Buckey was arrested on September 7, 1983.

He was held for about five years and went through two trials.

The case resulted in no convictions.

Many homes and jobs were lost during the trial, and it also resulted in emotional scars for everyone involved.

The case was most expensive trial in American history.

The government spent approximately $15 million on the court case.

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