LAWTON, Okla_The trial of a Lawton woman accused of killing her
one-year-old son took an unexpected turn in Comanche County District Court
Monday. Instead of standing trial, Ashley Wright pleaded guilty to second degree
murder in the death.
The child died in January of 2011.
Investigators say Wright initially told them another child had hit the boy in
the head with a hammer. But police say she later confessed to hitting the baby
and throwing him on the floor. The court accepted her plea and the district
attorney's recommendation for punishment, 30 years in prison.
Wright also pleaded guilty to child abuse
charges. For that, she was sentenced to 15 years in prison. That sentence will
be served concurrently with the 30 year sentence.
Monday's plea is not the first twist in Wright's
case. She had been scheduled to stand trial back in June, but that trial was
delayed after a key witness refused to testify because of another pending case.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:39:28 GMT
MARLOW Okla_ Students in Marlow, OK hunkered down in their halls Monday, as a tornado touched down in Stephens County. 7News Reporter Sylvia Corkill found out more about the construction of a new elementary
Students in Marlow, OK hunkered down in their halls Monday, as a tornado touched down in Stephens County.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:04 GMT
CEMENT, Okla_ The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday. People say the storm was unexpected,
The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:50:03 GMT
American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford. You can text 'Redcross' from cell phone to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:06:55 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.Here is what the situation update
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:55:06 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money. Red Cross Community Outreach
The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money.
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