More information on the Hearing last week, concerning Tom Emerson and his quest to have a Search Warrant on his house voided, due to an alleged past relationship with the judge who signed the order. At the hearing, Emerson claimed to have met Judge Kevin Kimball shortly after Emerson moved to Garnett and began a years-long casual relationship with him. Kimball denies any relationship and says he only knows Emerson due to the local Dinner Theatre group.
Investigating Officer Todd Turner testified that a search of Emerson’s cell phone, did not include contacts for Kimball, nor did it show any previous calls or texts to or from Kimball. Special Prosecutor, Stephen Maxwell noted during questioning of both Turner and Emerson, that none of the investigation records either written or audio recordings, included references to Emerson objecting to the warrant because of an alleged previous relationship with Kimball. Judge Eric Godderz ruled there was no corroborating evidence or testimony to prove Emerson’s claims.
The case was set for a follow-up Zoom Hearing to hear motions on June 7th, with Trial set to begin August 29th.
