Updated: Friday, 20 Aug 2010, 11:31 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 20 Aug 2010, 10:37 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Joe Holt has been waiting for justice for
his family.
Now, he finally sees it coming. In February, Holt's 89-year-old
grandmother was raped in her own home. Police charged Kindale
Moore, 21, with the attack. But for months, Holt's family waited
for Moore to go to court. The time turned pain into
frustration.
"She just reaches towards God and asks Him to give her the
strength and that has helped a lot," said Holt of his
grandmother.
The wait ended Friday morning, as Holt's grandmother went to
court for preliminary hearings. Holt said his grandmother is doing
well. Being in court was difficult for her, he said, but a
necessary step along the path for justice.
"Hopefully this guy's going to go away for a long time and not
be seen on the streets for a while," Holt said.
Kindale Moore faces similar charges in Portsmouth, where police
said he sexually assaulted an 87-year-old woman in her home. Holt
said he's glad the case is finally moving forward in court.
