Jurors in the high-profile sexual abuse trial of Nathaniel Erfurth are now poised to begin deliberations, following a full day of final legal arguments and a significant move by the prosecution to dismiss some of the remaining charges. The former Kenai Peninsula teacher faces felony counts involving the alleged sexual abuse of a former student over a multi-year period.

Charges Dismissed by the State

Tuesday began with District Attorney Dan Strigle requesting that four misdemeanor charges—Counts 1 through 4—be dismissed, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations. Defense attorney Eric Derleth agreed, and Judge Kelly Lawson granted the motion. Updated jury instructions and verdict forms were prepared before proceedings resumed. This follows the earlier dismissal of five other cou

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