Party host strikes plea, avoids prison

Party host Robert Gessert was ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and do 80 hours of community service, but he will serve no prison time.

A sobbing Mark Chmura apologized to the public on the morning after being acquitted


Former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura wept as he heard the jury's not guilty verdict. The 31-year-old was facing allegations of third-degree sexual assault and child enticement.

  • Feb. 3, 2001: Lawyers give closings and jury begins deliberating
  • Feb. 2, 2001: Lynda Chmura testifies their marriage is rock solid
  • Feb. 1, 2001: Teen says he saw accuser smile before entering bathroom
  • Jan. 31, 2001: Medical experts testify about accuser's injuries
  • Jan. 31, 2001: Nurse shouldn't have drawn conclusions about accuser's injuries, doctor says
  • Jan. 29, 2001: Allison tearful and defiant on stand
  • Jan. 29, 2001: Alleged victim cross-examined
  • Jan. 29, 2001: Accuser says Chmura raped her
  • Jan. 29, 2001: Nurse who examined accuser testifies
  • Jan. 27, 2001: Accuser's friend testifies
  • Jan. 26, 2001: Teens, mom take stand
  • Jan. 25, 2001: The alleged victim of Chmura's friend, Robert Gessert, testifies
  • Jan. 25, 2001: The alleged victim of Chmura's friend, Robert Gessert, testifies
  • Jan. 25, 2001: Lawyers made opening statements
  • Jan. 24, 2001: Jury selection complete
  • Jan. 23, 2001: Accuser's mother banned from courtroom
  • Jan. 17, 2001: Jury selection gets underway
  • Jan. 17, 2001: Case background
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      Former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura stands trial for sexual assault and child enticement after his babysitter claims he raped her in the bathroom at an after-prom party
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    The Law
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  • Video Backgrounder
  • Chmura Speaks Out
  • Prosecution's Opening
  • Defense's Opening
  • Message Boards
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  • Criminal Complaint
    The original complaint details the allegations made against Mark Chmura and his friend, Robert Gessert, the owner of the home where the prom party took place
  • Kleber's Statement
    This teen who attended the party says that Chmura's accuser smiled as she walked into the bathroom knowing the tight end was already in there
  • Sheriff's Report
    According to this report — taken after he feared being charged with underage drinking — Kleber forgets much of what he said in his first statement
  • Kleber's Lawyer's Letter
    This letter to both sides says the teen witness is going to stick with his original story
  • Gerald Boyle's Letter
    One of several documents revealing a backstage war between the attorneys, the defense attorney's motion includes a letter telling prosecutor Paul Bucher to never "dare call me a liar again."
  • DA's Letter
    This response from Bucher charges that Boyle's previous letters are "ramblings by yourself."


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