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Fate of black teacher rests with jury

November 20, 2009 5:22 PM

KENNETT, Mo. (AP) The fate of a black school teacher charged with assaulting police officers is now in the hands of a jury. A jury of 10 white women, one black woman and one black man began deliberating the case of Heather Ellis late Friday. Ellis, now a teacher in... more »
Heather Ellis testifies at store-scuffle trial

November 19, 2009 8:34 PM

KENNETT, Mo. (AP) Heather Ellis has taken the witness stand in her trial about a case with strong racial overtones. The 24-year-old school teacher from Louisiana is accused of cutting in line at the Kennett Walmart in January 2007, then becoming belligerent and refusing to leave after store managers asked... more »
Heather Ellis testifies at store-scuffle trial

November 19, 2009 8:34 PM

KENNETT, Mo. (AP) Testimony in the trial of Heather Ellis has concluded with Ellis, her cousin and aunt telling the jury it was police who were abusive to her. The 24-year-old school teacher from Louisiana is accused of cutting in line at the Kennett Walmart in January 2007, then becoming... more »