VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-20
“Prior to September 11th, 2026, these messages had never been provided to any member of law enforcement investigating the alleged rape,”
Courtney Scalice · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-20
Scalice told the judge that text messages between Trooper Costello and Brown were not provided to investigators until Sept. 11, 2026.
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