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KENTUCKY....
Police say, last December, John Combs walked into the Leatherwood-Blackey Medical Center in Perry County with a revolver and shot and killed Dr. Dennis Sandlin. Wednesday, a judge heard motions in the case about the death penalty and also set a trial date for May. The prosecution argues the fact that Combs was carrying a gun into the office where guns were not allowed and put several other people's lives in danger makes him eligible for the death penalty. Combs' attorney says, if this case qualifies for the death penalty based on the fact he had a gun, then it opens up the possibility of the death penalty for those accused of similar crimes, and the death penalty is unconstitutional and is only sought in this case because Sandlin was a popular figure in the community. The judge denied all those motions, paving the way to allow a jury to decide if Combs should be put to death. Combs' attorney says he plans to file for a change of venue.