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Opening statements set for Thursday in Jeffs trial

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
© 2011 The Associated Press
July 27, 2011, 5:26PM

SAN ANGELO, Texas — A judge on Wednesday dealt a blow to the defense of polygamist religious leader Warren Jeffs, refusing to suppress evidence police seized during a 2008 raid on his sect's West Texas compound.

District Judge Barbara Walther's decision means a small mountain of documents — including marriage and birth records — can be presented to the jury during Jeffs' trial.

It also means opening statements in the case are set for Thursday morning, after one more suppression hearing.

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Judge Walther rocks!

11 posted on 07/27/2011 4:00:15 PM PDT by MizSterious (Apparently, there's no honor when it comes to someone else's retirement funds.)

District Judge Barbara Walther's decision means a small mountain of documents — including marriage and birth records — can be presented to the jury during Jeffs' trial.

Good!

12 posted on 07/27/2011 6:45:44 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta

Warren Jeffs' latest attorney, Deric Walpole...

13 posted on 07/27/2011 6:50:20 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta

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