Accused Molester Acquitted at Trial

On Tuesday, an accused child molester was acquitted in Judge Springstead's courtroom because a young female child, nine years old, could not testify in open court against an alleged child molester. Apparently the case was strong against the accused molester but the state could not convict without the testimony of this child. This little girl become so upset on the stand that she could not continue to testify against the accused molester. Judge Springstead granted a defense motion for a judgment of acquittal in this case. Why was this child made to testify against her alleged molester in open court on the stand? Why didn't they allow this little girl to testify in the judge's chambers, out of sight from the person accused of molesting her? The assistant state attorney said in the local newspaper that it is frustrating and such a shame for the child. I will add that it is a shame for our whole community. Somehow, something is lacking in our system.