Maxwell Mandell Trial Rescheduled | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Maxwell Mandell, the music teacher and babysitter from Crozet, is set for a high-stakes jury trial on February 8th after his case was delayed due to ongoing evidence collection and evaluations. Originally scheduled for September, the trial will now span five days as prosecutors push for full access to his devices and the defense awaits key results. Arrested in December over allegations of sexually assaulting a child during babysitting, the case has since ballooned to include multiple charges — including sexual penetration, aggravated battery, indecent liberties, and possession of child…