Archive for Thursday, May 17, 2007
Decision pending in shooting case
May 17, 2007
Advertisement
A scheduled arraignment did not occur Wednesday for a Lawrence woman accused of obstructing a murder investigation.
Attorneys on both sides said Wednesday that Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone had not made a decision whether to order Audrey Ferguson to stand trial. A preliminary hearing was Jan. 31, followed by more oral arguments in March.
Prosecutors in October charged Ferguson with felony obstruction because officers alleged she told her roommate not to speak with sheriff's officers in the investigation into the murder of Lawrence hip-hop artist Anthony "Clacc" Vital, 28, whose bullet-ridden body was found Oct. 15 west of Lawrence.
A witness had told officers that Ferguson may have had bloody clothes at her apartment. Investigators and prosecutors allege that she hung up the phone while her roommate was on the phone with investigators and that she later told her roommate not to cooperate.
Prosecutors have said Ferguson kept officers from investigating the case, but her attorney has argued that because the search warrant of the apartment was executed, she didn't interfere with the probe.
No one has been charged with Vital's murder. Major "Ja Ja" Edwards, 27, is in federal custody awaiting an August trial on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Court records have connected those allegations to the Vital homicide investigation.
Top ads RSS
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Truth is greatest victim of Bush presidency November 23, 2008 · 22 comments
- Poll: What affects you more right now? November 22, 2008 · 10 comments
- On the street: Is your company cutting back for the holidays? November 23, 2008 · 5 comments
- Blog: If An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away... November 23, 2008 · 7 comments
- Blog: Backyard Fence Blog 4: Cozy Up October 17, 2008 · 462 comments
- Blog: Your Favorite Side November 20, 2008 · 49 comments
- Trend worries D.A. November 23, 2008 · 25 comments
- Prospects high for health care reform November 23, 2008 · 12 comments
- U.S. developing bug-sized spies November 23, 2008 · 9 comments
- Blog: Building The Internet Barn, Going Greenish November 22, 2008 · 1 comment
- Getting his respect November 23, 2008
- Mother of student injured in fall reads statement as part of settlement August 7, 2008
- The great 8: Phoenix Awards honor visionaries in Lawrence arts scene November 23, 2008
- Questioning authorities November 22, 2008
- Widower to celebrate 100 years young November 23, 2008
- The truth about 'athlete-students' November 23, 2008
- Reflections on the 25th anniversary of “The Day After” November 21, 2008
- Needless expense November 22, 2008
- Dedications to Danny Manning November 23, 2008
- Transportation taxes gain favor nationwide November 23, 2008
19 June 2007
at 8:54 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
jvelocity (Anonymous) says…
So… sounds like the investogators are still at ground zero with this case.
19 August 2007
at 10:46 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
Motivation (Anonymous) says…
I think the main results will be revealed when Major's trial occurs. I just hope this can be ended for Clacc's family and friends. It's extremely difficult when there is no closure available. My prayers to all involved. I do also hope that Major fairs through that trial.