Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ruling Expected In Perry County Abuse Case
Defense attorneys in a Perry County abuse case want Commonwealth's Attorney Teresa Combs Reed disqualified. The first trial for Charlotte Crawford, Billy Crawford and Penny Ford ended when Judge Bill Engle declared a mistrial. They're accused of holding Donna Hicks against her will from July to November 11th. in 2007 while they starved and beat her while she was imprisoned inside a utility closet. Prosecutors are seeking seperate trials and a change of venue. Judge Engle is expected to rule on the motions Friday.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:57 PM 
