An Arkansas judge has ordered the teenagers charged with the murder of Kevin Thornton, of Juneau, to undergo psychiatric evaluations to determine if they are competent to stand trial.
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Arkansas judge to hear motions in Thornton case
Attorneys for three Arkansas teenagers accused of killing a Juneau man will argue motions Monday to dismiss the case or transfer it to juvenile court, and try each boy individually. Seventeen-year-old Richard Shelby Whybark and Timothy Tyler Norwood, and 16-year-old Clinton Lavon Ross are charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of…
Sitka CG aviator faces uncertain future after hearing
Lt. Lance Leone faces charges related to negligence and dereliction of duty after the July 2010 crash of his H-60 helicopter. Those closest to him say the incident won’t keep him from flying.
Helo pilot, CG command await report on crash charges
Additional charge being investigated as hearing winds down on allegations of dereliction of duty and negligence against Lieutenant Lance Leone.
Additional charge to be considered against Leone
The investigating officer for a hearing into last year’s fatal Coast Guard helicopter crash off the coast of Washington State says he’ll consider an additional charge of dereliction of duty against the crash’s sole survivor, Lieutenant Lance Leone.
Helo hearing: visibility of power line hazard markers questioned
New head of Coast Guard in Alaska apparently pushed for prosecution of Lieutenant Lance Leone for the crash of an H-60 helicopter in July 2010.