NEW: Convicted Pedophile Gardner Held Without Bail
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
Convicted Rhode Island pedophile Richard Gardner -- who was arrested on Friday on charges on fraud -- was held without bail on Rhode Island Superior Court on Monday.
Gardner was joined by his attorney at the Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, where he learned he will be held until his next probation hearing on November 19.
Following the court appearance, Gardner's attorney Bob Mann -- who defended serial killer Craig Price -- refused to comment to the press.
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Convicted pedophile Gardner was arrested in Providence on Friday afternoon for "alleged fraudulent activity by Mr. Gardner when applying for a marriage certificate at Cranston City Hall."
The Cranston Police Department issued a statement shortly following the arrest.
As GoLocal first reported Friday afternoon, a warrant had been issued earlier in the day for Gardner's arrest. The video and photos of the arrest were taken by Reynaldo Almonte of Latino Public Radio.
Gardner's return to Rhode Island following his incarceration had sparked outrage in the community.
This story was originally published 11/5/18 12:13 PM
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