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... has pled guilty to misdemeanor charges. Heather Ellis went on trial for two felony charges of assault on Nov. 18 in Kennett, Mo. But just a few hours after the case went to the jury on Nov. 20, Ellis accepted a plea deal. The deal dropped the two ... Comment?
Defendant in Wal-Mart checkout line fracas admits guilt, claims victory
... plea bargain that prosecutors had offered before the racially tinged trial began Wednesday in the Bootheel town of Kennett, Mo. She says testimony had shed light on others' misdeeds the night of Jan. 6, 2007. "I was responsible for my actions, and I ... Comment?
Plea deal in scuffle at Mo. Wal-Mart
Heather Ellis was accused of assaulting police officers when they arrested her at a Wal-Mart in Kennett, Mo., a felony rap that could have potentially carried a 15-year sentence. Comment?
Born and raised in Kennett, MO, country singer and songwriter David Nail was drawn at first to sports, particularly baseball, but found himself dreaming of a music career too, and as time went by, he put more and more of his time and energy in the direction of music. Comment?
Inside the Courtroom: Day Three
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... in its third day at 9 a.m., where Ellis was called for testimony. On the stand, she noted that she grew up in Kennett, Mo., but was living in Louisiana. Ellis added that she was in town in January of 2007 because she was home for Christmas Break ... Comment?
Following the defendant accepting the plea bargain, Kennett Police Chief Barry Tate said that he was glad it was over for the officers, City of Kennett, and himself. Comment?
Plea Deal in Heather Ellis Trial
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After a week at trial, a plea deal was reached in the case of Heather Ellis. She's the woman who was charged with assaulting two police officers after a fight that started in the checkout line at a Kennett, MO, Walmart. 25 comments
Plea Deal Reached in Heather Ellis Case
KENNETT, MO a ' As the jury in the Heather Ellis case was deliberating, word came that a plea deal had been reached. Comment?
Plea ends trial in Bootheel
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... plea bargain that prosecutors had offered before the racially tinged trial began Wednesday in the Bootheel town of Kennett. She says testimony had shed light on others' misdeeds the night of Jan. 6, 2007. "I was responsible for my actions, and I was ... Comment?
Alert: Plea Deal Reached in Heather Ellis Case
KENNETT, MO a ' As the jury in the Heather Ellis case was deliberating, word came that a plea deal had been reached. Comment?
Plea deal reached in store scuffle case that had racial overtones
... Morley Swingle said in his closing statement that Ellis and other defense witnesses were trying to portray Kennett, a southeast Missouri town that is about 13 percent black, as some racist Hooterville. The case prompted rallies from both ... Comment?
Jury deliberating case of accused woman in Walmart case
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... 8:39 PM Concerned wrote ... Try visiting southeast Missouri and then let's see how much racism does not exist....Kennett, Hayti, Caruthersville are all corrupt..school, law enforcement..its not ALWAYS race, but RACISM is a reality in the BOOTHEEL ... Comment?
Plea agreement reached in Ellis Wal
WAFB.com Ellis pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and disturbing the peace at a Wal-Mart in Kennett, Missouri. Comment?
Plea agreement reached in Ellis Walmart case
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A plea agreement has been reached in the case of Heather Ellis. Ellis pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and disturbing the peace at a Walmart in Kennett, Missouri. Comment?
Plea deal reached in Wal-Mart store scuffle case in Kennett, Missouri
A black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts. Comment?
KENNETT, Mo. (AP) -- Plea agree reached in case ...
Plea agree reached in case of Missouri woman in racially charged store scuffle case. 1 comment
Plea deal made in Mo. store scuffle case
... Urban League joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the state of the city's post-Katrina recovery efforts. updated KENNETT, Mo. - A black schoolteacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has ... Comment?
Jaycees kick off 'Good Neighbors Project'
The Kennett Jaycees recently announced the 2009 kick off its annual "Good Neighbors Project," an idea created to help those less fortunate in the community. Comment?
Trial begins for woman in Wal-Mart arrest
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... time after cutting the line at a Wal-Mart store. Nearly three years ago, Heather Ellis switched checkout lines at a Kennett, Mo., Wal-Mart store. She faces charges of disturbing the peace, trespassing, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers ... Comment?
Prosecution makes case in Ellis trial
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George Anderson photo Heather Ellis, 24, prepares to enter the Dunklin County Courthouse for her trial to answer charges that stemmed from a January 2007 incident at the Kennett Walmart. Comment?