LAWTON Okla_ An Army private accused of the starvation death of a 10-year-old boy at an Oklahoma Army base has pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder charge to avoid a possible death sentence.
The plea was entered Monday by 33-year-old Pvt. Connell C. Williams, who is on trial at the U.S. Courthouse in Lawton for first-degree murder. Federal prosecutors were seeking the death penalty.
Williams was indicted by a federal grand jury for the May 5, 2011, death of Marcus Holloway, the son of Williams' girlfriend, at Fort Sill in southwestern Oklahoma. He had pleaded not guilty.
A statement to Williams' 12-member jury by U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot says Williams' plea ends the trial. Friot says Williams' plea will result in a life prison sentence without the possibility of release.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:12:33 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes. Without
The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:27:51 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort. The Transportation Department on Thursday asked motorists
Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:59:10 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort. U.S. Attorney Sanford
The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:56:14 GMT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident. Grand
A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:36 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6 and 7 year olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand to raise
Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6- and 7-year-olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand.
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