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Sunday, May 19, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 42
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New Times / NewsThe following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 26, Issue 13
Hate charges stand in cross-burning trialBY ROBERT McDONALDA San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge let stand hate crime charges against four defendants accused of burning a cross outside of a black woman’s Arroyo Grande home. Defense lawyers argued the hate crime allegations should be dropped because, in this case, the cross burning was symbolic speech. The cross was burned March 18 at the site where the father of one of the defendants was killed by a sheriff’s deputy 17 years before. Jeremiah Hernandez, Jason Kahn, Sara Matheny, and William Soto face arson, conspiracy, and hate crime charges. Superior Court Judge Jacquelyn Duffy rejected the defense motion, saying First Amendment protections didn’t apply in this case. The next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2. |
From vine to label - The Santa Maria Valley name is gaining traction in the wine industry
Hobnobbing With Helen
It's party time
Lawsuit forces Nipomo district's financial hand
Santa Maria-Bonita sets a date for new school construction
And Smith makes three running for sheriff
Fire season starts with an early burn
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