Former suspect testimony at issue in Aquash trial
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- Parent Category: Aquash/Peltier/Ray
- Category: Annie Mae Pictou Aquash
- Published: 15 November 2010
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota (AP) November 2010
Prosecutors want a former suspect in the killing of American Indian Movement member Annie Mae Aquash to testify at another suspects upcoming trial.
But a lawyer for Richard Marshall says prosecutors are trying to trap his client into perjury charges. Marshall was found not guilty earlier this year of charges related to Aquashs death.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says Marshall should have to testify in the trial of John Graham, who faces murder charges in connection with Aquashs 1975 death. Marshalls attorney, Dana Hanna, says Marshall could be sent to jail if prosecutors think hes lying in his testimony.
A state judge is expected to decide later this month if Marshall has to testify. Grahams trial is scheduled to begin Nov. 29.
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