HIV Charges Dropped Against Former Olympic Equestrian

Darren Chiacchia's lawyer Baron Coleman tells WCTV, all charges have been dropped against Darren who was accused of having sex with a partner without informing him he was infected with HIV.

The hearing took place today in Ocala and lasted less than 15 minutes. The judge heard both sides and dismissed the case. Neither Darren nor his attorney were present for the hearing which was done via teleconference. against Darren Hearing today, all charges dropped against Darren Chiacchia.

They can always appeal if they want to. That option is always out there.

Chiacchia’s partner alleged that he had initially told him he was not positive for any infection.

In Florida, is it illegal to knowingly have sex with another person while HIV positive without telling the other person beforehand.

The victim had an email allegedly from Chiacchia in which the former Olympian admitted to knowing he was infected with the disease in 2008.

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