Dragging defendant to be tried in Jasper.(Brief Article)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: December 16, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

JASPER, Texas _ One of three men accused in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. will be tried next month in Jasper despite defense concerns that intense publicity and local anger over the crime make it impossible to get a fair trial there.Charlene Wilson, the Antioch foster mother jailed for continuing her sexual relationship with her former foster son, won't be out of jail as planned for the boy's coming of age party next spring.

State District Judge Joe Bob Golden issued a brief ruling Tuesday afternoon denying the defense motion, indicating that he may reconsider his ...

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