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    Lard Trial begins Monday

    The trial for Jerry Lard, the man accused of shooting and killing Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt, begins on July 16 in Greene County Circuit Court in Paragould.

    Lard is charged with capital murder, attempted capital murder, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

    Lard is accused of shooting and killing Officer Jonathan Schmidt during a traffic stop on April 12, 2011. According to Arkansas State Police, at 11:27 p.m. on April 12, Officer Schmidt initiated a traffic stop along Pine Street near the entrance to Cottonwood Manor. The traffic stop involved a 2002 Hyundai driven by Brian Keith Elumbaugh of Trumann. There were three other individuals in the car. The stop was made based on a license check by Officer Schmidt which indicated the vehicle was not covered by liability insurance.

    A back-up officer, Corey Overstreet, 41, arrived within minutes of the stop as a matter of routine. Both squad car cameras were on. Officer Schmidt was removing the driver from the vehicle. After removing the driver and left rear seat passenger, Officer Schmidt moved to the right rear seat passenger, Jerry Lard of Trumann, 37, and opened the door. Lard was armed with a handgun and fired on Officer Schmidt. An exchange of gunfire between Lard and the two officers followed.

    Officer Schmidt was taken to a NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro where he was pronounced dead. Officer Overstreet, a five-year veteran of the department, was treated and returned home. His injuries were not serious, and he had no gunfire injuries.

    Officer Schmidt was 30 years old and a four year veteran of the Trumann Police Department.

    http://www.democrattribune.com/story/1870194.html
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    Judge limits video to be shown in Ark. murder case

    A judge is limiting the amount of video prosecutors can show jurors in the capital murder trial of a man charged in the shooting death of a Trumann police officer.

    The Jonesboro Sun reports that the judge overseeing Jerry Lard's trial on Monday said playing any more video from officers' dashboard cameras would be "unduly prejudicial."

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Lard, who's charged in the April 2011 fatal shooting of Jonathan Schmidt following a traffic stop.

    Lard also faces a charge of attempted capital murder for shooting at another officer.

    The newspaper says the judge made the announcement following the first day of jury selection.

    Jury selection is expected to resume on Tuesday.

    http://www.ktbs.com/news/Judge-limit...q/-/index.html
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    9 jurors seated in Arkansas capital murder trial

    Jury selection has accelerated in the capital murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting an Arkansas police officer last year.

    Nine jurors had been seated by Wednesday afternoon in the trial of 38-year-old Jerry Lard. The process of picking jurors began on Monday and has been slow.

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Lard, who they say killed Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt in April 2011 following a traffic stop.

    The Jonesboro Sun reports that defense attorneys acknowledge Lard caused Schmidt's death, but argue he shouldn't be found guilty of capital murder because of mental disease or defect.

    Prosecutors and defense attorneys are scheduled to resume their questioning of prospective jurors Thursday.

    The trial in Greene County Circuit Court is expected to last into next week.

    http://www.fox16.com/mostpopular/sto...UIc0YqY4Q.cspx

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    Trial underway in case of Ark. police shooting

    PARAGOULD, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man charged with capital murder knew what he was doing when he shot a police officer who begged him not to shoot, prosecutors said Friday, countering defense claims that Jerry Lard suffers from mental illness.

    No one disputes that Lard, 38, shot Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt during a traffic stop in April 2011. But Lard's lawyers argue that he suffers from a mental disease or defect that affects his judgment.

    "This is not a case of whodunit," defense attorney Jacqueline Wright said in opening statements in Paragould, about 35 miles north of Trumann. The trial was moved here, to another county, at the defense's request.

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Lard, who they say can be seen walking around with a gun in one hand and a Styrofoam cup in the other in videos captured by police cars' dashboard cameras.

    Lard can be heard cursing at Schmidt, while the officer says, "Please, don't shoot me," prosecutor Scott Ellington said. Then, Ellington told jurors, the video shows Lard shooting Schmidt in the face.

    Jurors are expected to see the graphic images during the trial, which is expected to run about a week.

    Lard was charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder for killing Schmidt and shooting at another officer after Schmidt pulled over a car in which Lard was a passenger.

    http://cnsnews.com/news/article/tria...olice-shooting

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    Evidence presented in Jerry Lard murder trial

    Several pieces of evidence were presented to the court Monday morning as the trial for a man accused of shooting a Trumann Police officer proceeded.

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 38-year-old Jerry Lard, who they say fatally shot officer Schmidt in April 2011 following a traffic stop.

    So far, at least 15 key witnesses have taken the stand including Arkansas State Police Special Agent Mike Grimes and Brian Elumbaugh, the man who was driving the vehicle Lard was in the night Officer Jonathan Schmidt was killed.

    In addition to interviewing witnesses, audio from a police interview with Lard while he was in the hospital was played for the court, and 65 pieces of evidence were presented. The evidence included Schmidt's blood covered .40 caliber gun, Lard's .25 caliber firearm, bullets, teeth, Schmidt's blood soaked shirt, Lard's blood splattered glasses, a bag of what officers believe to be meth, and pictures from the scene including a photo of a pool of blood next Schmidt's front right fender.

    In opening statements Friday, the prosecution said Lard shot Schmidt four times—three times with a .25 caliber handgun and once with a .40 caliber handgun.

    Prosecutors went on to say that the dash cam video shows the defendant saying, "What you got now, B----?," and Schmidt saying, "Please, don't shoot me again." According to the prosecutor, Lard then shot the officer one final time.

    Ending an emotional day of testimony, jurors saw the dash cam videos of the shooting. The video also revealed Schmidt pulled up Sgt. Corey Overstreet after scrambling away from Lard.

    Prosecutors called Overstreet as the first witness, following eight other witnesses who prosecutors used to piece together the events during and after the dash cam video.

    Jackie Wright, who gave the opening statement for the defense, said Lard suffered a mental disease that impaired his judgement and he should not be held criminally responsible. She also said the defense will present doctors who analyzed Jerry's condition. She said the dash cam video shows the confusion in Lard's mind and a person "out of control."

    A team of five lawyers make up the prosecution; Scott Ellington, Kimberly Dale, Andy Fulkerson, Jimmy Gazaway and David Bolin.

    The defense team opened by saying that Lard shot Schmidt without premeditation or deliberation due to a mental disease that impaired Lard's judgment; therefore, it was not a capital offense. The defense told jurors that it was the jury's job to decide what kind of murder was committed, and the best piece of evidence was the video that would show Lard's state of mind the night of the shooting.

    Representing Lard are Katherine Streett, Jackie Wright and Teri Chambers from the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. All three defense lawyers have told potential jurors Lard caused the death of Schmidt, a bombshell announcement made Tuesday during jury selection.

    "Jerry Lard caused the death of Officer Schmidt," Chambers told potential jurors. "There's no beating around the bush here."

    "You'll see Jerry Lard shoot Officer Schmidt," said Chambers.

    "He's (Schmidt) dead at Jerry Lard's hands," Streett said Thursday.

    Jury selection has been much slower than typical criminal cases. Judge Brent Davis, who is overseeing the trial, said the goal is to get a fair and impartial jury, one reason a change of venue was granted.

    "This is a very important case, a very serious matter," said Davis.

    The final alternate juror was selected Friday morning in the trial of 38-year-old Jerry Lard. Opening statements are expected later in the day.

    One juror seated said she had a sister-in-law who works with Arkansas State Police. This a day after a woman married to a retired southeast Missouri police officer was added to the jury. One alternate was also selected Thursday.

    The jury seated Thursday mostly consisted of white women, all middle aged or older. At least two jurors have some sort of relationship with a law enforcement officer. Seven women and five men make up the 12-member jury. The first alternate selected is female.

    Trial is expected to last until Friday, July 27th. Opening statements are expected to be made Friday after the second alternate is seated. All jurors have been told to report to court at nine Friday morning.

    Defense lawyers have been questioning potential jurors on their opinions of the death penalty and the process of court laws. They have also been asking opinions on mental health or mental defect issues.

    Prosecutors have been asking the death penalty question and questions about the motives of a person and if they matter when a crime is committed.

    If convicted of capital murder, Lard would either be sentenced to life in prison without parole or death by lethal injection.

    Each potential juror questioned by the defense was briefed about the differences in capital murder from 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide. The defense believes prosecutor's will not be able to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" Lard caused the death of Schmidt without premeditation and deliberation.

    The defense said the question is not whether Lard did it, it is whether the charge should be capital murder.

    If the jury does not hand down a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty, David will declare a mistrial. During sentencing, if Lard is convicted and the jury does not unanimously agree on a potential punishment, he will be sentenced to life without parole on the capital murder charge.

    There are two phases to this trial; guilt or innocence and sentencing. Evidence such as video and audio from Schmidt's patrol car and Sgt. Corey Overstreet's patrol car are expected to be introduced. If there is a sentencing phase, additional evidence will be introduced.

    Schmidt was killed during a traffic stop at Cottonwood Manor Apartments in Trumann in April, 2011. Police say Schmidt was shot by Lard after learning he was wanted on a misdemeanor warrant. As Schmidt approached the passenger door, police say Lard jumped out of the car and shot Schmidt at close range before opening fire on Overstreet.

    Schmidt died hours after the shooting. Lard was shot and taken to a hospital before being taken into the Poinsett County Detention Center.

    Region 8 News will continue to track the proceedings in the courtroom and bring you updates as they happen.

    http://www.wbtv.com/story/14453204/e...d-murder-trial

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    Arkansas Man Convicted in Police Officer's Murder

    An Arkansas man was convicted of capital murder Thursday for killing a police officer who begged him not to shoot.

    After deliberating for less than an hour, a jury found Jerry Lard, 38, guilty of killing Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt during a traffic stop in April 2011.

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Lard. The sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Friday morning in Paragould, about 35 miles north of Trumann. The trial was moved at Lard's defense attorneys' request.

    Lard's lawyers didn't dispute that their client shot Schmidt, but they argued he suffers from a mental disease or defect.

    "This is not a case of whodunit," defense attorney Jacqueline Wright said in opening statements.

    Prosecutors, meanwhile, said Lard knew what he was doing when he shot Schmidt.

    The jury also found Lard guilty of attempted capital murder for shooting at Schmidt's partner, Sgt. Corey Overstreet.

    Overstreet testified that he showed up as backup after Schmidt pulled over a car in which Lard was a passenger.

    At one point, Schmidt asked Lard his name and birthday, and radioed the information back. Schmidt walked to Lard's side of the car.

    "When he opened the door, a hand reached out and started shooting Jonathan," Overstreet said.

    Overstreet went to reach for his gun, but he said Lard pointed his weapon at him, so he scrambled between the vehicles. He heard gunshots.

    Video taken the night of the shooting from dashboard cameras in the police cars showed Schmidt helping Overstreet back onto his feet after he fell, The Jonesboro Sun reported.

    Lard swore and shot at Schmidt, who said, "Please, don't shoot me again."

    A medical examiner told the jury Schmidt was shot four times, in the chin, neck, right wrist and chest, though a protective vest blocked that shot.

    http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/a...3#.UBHPwqM6LIU
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    Arkansas man sentenced to death in officer's murder

    An Arkansas man who shot a police officer during a traffic stop last year, then coldly shot him in the face while he was pleading for his life, was sentenced to death on Saturday.

    Jerry Lard was convicted Thursday of capital murder, and a Greene County judge agreed with the jury that the 38-year-old should die for killing Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt in April 2011.

    Lard's attorney, Katherine Streett, said the case will be automatically appealed and that she doesn't comment on ongoing cases.

    Prosecutor Scott Ellington, in a statement, said seeking the death sentence always involves a lot of thought and prayer, but that he saw no other option in the case of Lard, who also fired on but missed Schmidt's partner, Sgt. Corey Overstreet, during the confrontation.

    "The jury echoed the commitment of the community to protect those who protect us. I am very proud of their courage and fortitude. I know it wasn't an easy decision, but it is one that had to be made," Ellington said.

    Lard's attorneys didn't deny that he killed Schmidt, who left behind a wife and children, but they say Lard was mentally ill or deficient and should be spared execution.

    Overstreet testified that he showed up as backup last year after Schmidt pulled over a car in which Lard was a passenger.

    At one point, Schmidt asked Lard his name and birthday and radioed the information back. Schmidt walked to Lard's side of the car.

    "When he opened the door, a hand reached out and started shooting Jonathan," Overstreet said.

    Overstreet went to reach for his gun, but he said Lard pointed his weapon at him, so he scrambled between the vehicles. He heard gunshots.

    Video taken the night of the shooting from dashboard cameras in the police cars showed Schmidt helping Overstreet back onto his feet after he fell, The Jonesboro Sun reported.

    Lard swore and shot at Schmidt, who said, "Please, don't shoot me again."

    A medical examiner told the jury Schmidt was shot four times, in the chin, neck, right wrist and chest, though a protective vest blocked that shot.

    Lard becomes the 38th death row inmate in Arkansas. The state hasn't been carrying out executions because the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down its lethal injection law earlier this year.

    http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/ju...h-in-officers/
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    Lard receives death sentence

    Jurors sentenced Jerry Lard to death Saturday morning, July 28, in the April 2011 shooting death of Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt.

    Circuit Judge Brent Davis set Lard's execution to be on April 12, 2013 -- exactly two years to the day after he killed officer Schmidt.

    http://www.democrattribune.com/story/1878169.html
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    Lard receives death sentence

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    Jurors sentenced Jerry Lard to death Saturday morning, July 28, in the April 2011 shooting death of Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt.

    The jury of seven women and five men found Lard guilty of capital murder on Thursday, July 26, and voted unanimously Saturday for him to be put to death by lethal injection.

    Circuit Judge Brent Davis set Lard's execution to be on April 12, 2013 -- exactly two years to the day after he killed officer Schmidt.

    The final verdict came 11 days after the jurors had first been summoned to the Greene County courtroom in a change of venue from Poinsett County. Jury selection for the capital murder trial began Monday, July 16, and four and a half days later, on the following Friday, testimony began.

    The guilt or innocence trial phase took another four and a half days and sentencing another two days. The 12 jurors voted unanimously for a guilty verdict on all three charges against Lard, including capital murder in the death of Schmidt, attempted capital murder for shooting at Trumann officer Sgt. Corey Overstreet, who was not injured, and with possession of methamphetamines.

    Prosecutors Scott Ellington, Kimberly Dale, Andy Fulkerson, Jimmy Gazaway and David Boling said Lard made a conscious choice to shoot officer Schmidt with intent to kill when, during a routine traffic stop, Schmidt approached the vehicle in which Lard was a passenger.

    Prosecutors presented a body of evidence during the trial consisting of police vehicle dash camera videos, personal body microphone recordings, crime scene photographs and testimonies of physical and mental health professionals to prove that Lard did not have a mental defect or impairment and acted with malice and forethought.

    The videos showed Schmidt pulling over a silver Hyundai Sonata, driven by Brian Keith Elumbaugh, at about 11:20 p.m. on Pine Street in Trumann. Overstreet was called to the scene for backup.

    Elumbaugh testified he was not surprised to be stopped since he had failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge related to the city's dog-leash law. Through a routine radio check, a dispatcher sent word that Lard, a passenger in the back seat of the vehicle, had an outstanding warrant for rape, and Schmidt moved to the back door of the vehicle to speak with him.

    The film showed Lard being shot in the chin by Lard with a .25 caliber handgun. Schmidt moved to take cover but was pursued by Lard, who exited the vehicle, firing his weapon at both Schmidt and at Overstreet, who was standing at the back of the vehicle with other occupants who were being questioned.

    Lard had his handgun in one hand and a soft drink cup in the other hand as he continued in a rage to pursue the officers and yell obscenities as they took shelter behind their police cars.

    Lard shot Schmidt two more times with his own gun before picking up Schmidt's .40 caliber service weapon, dropped by Schmidt after his initial injury, and firing a final shot into Schmidt's head. Schmidt could be heard on the video pleading for his life just before the last shot was fired.

    In his testimony, Overstreet told the court, "When I looked in Lard's eyes as he began to shoot at me, I could tell he was hell bent on killing us that night."

    After Lard shot Schmidt the fourth time, Overstreet managed to bring Lard down with his weapon. As Lard lay on the ground wounded, Overstreet said, he went back to the side of his fellow officer.

    "I got him bud," Overstreet said he told his friend.

    Schmidt died in an ambulance enroute to NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, where he was later pronounced dead.

    Defense attorneys Teri Chambers, Katherine Streett and Jacqueline Wright contended Lard had suffered brain damage and was mentally ill at the time of the shooting. They introduced witnesses Wednesday, July 25, who testified of Lard's abusive childhood, use of methamphetamines at a young age and the effects of drug use on the brain. The defense contended elevated amounts of dopamine can possibly impair impulse control and cause paranoia, hallucinations, rages, anxiety and insomnia.

    Schmidt's family and friends wept openly throughout the trial as many of them viewed actual crime scene footage for the first time and heard final conversations between Schmidt and Lard.

    The slayed officer's father, Donald Schmidt Sr., his widow, Andrea Schmidt, and his brother, Donald Schmidt Jr., gave victim impact statements.

    Donald Schmidt Sr. read heart-wrenching notations from a journal he kept after the night of his son's death.

    "When you lose a child, you lose a piece of yourself," he said. "We were all emotionally destroyed. My wife (Kathy) had to go to the hospital. Jonathan's children Chase, Haley and baby Keaton can't understand what happened, and it was hard if not impossible to explain it to them."

    "Death has a sting," said Don Schmidt Jr. "My family has felt it. We are still hurting. This has been the greatest hurt ever."

    "My son (Keaton) is 18 months old and he will never know his father," Andrea Schmidt said. "Chase (13) and Haley (11) had to go back to live with their biological mother after living with us for 10 years. Their lives have been turned upside down. Keaton looks everywhere for his father to come home and longs to play with his brother and sister. I am their mother and I can't protect them from the pain. I can't even remember eight months of my life. I wasn't able to go back to work for four months, and we lost our insurance. I can't sleep at night. I seek peace and understanding of all this. My life is darker without his light in it."

    Andrea Schmidt showed family photos to the jury as she tearfully relived the happy time they all spent together.

    During closing statements, defense attorney Streett told the jury, "No one deserves to die like officer Schmidt died. The Schmidt family is suffering indescribable pain and their lives will never be the same. We can't bring him back. Your job is to punish Lard. If you can do so without adding another killing, then that is what you should do. Surely you are better than the man you saw on that video and show mercy. Jerry was born with such promise, but he was terrorized as a child and became a product of his life experiences. Some people can overcome and some can't. Jerry's family is no more guilty than Schmidt's family. Jerry is not going anywhere. There is no parole for him. If you have any compassion for his family, I ask you to vote for life in prison for Jerry."

    "We are not putting a six-year-old child to death. Jerry Lard is a grown man who knew what he was doing," Dale said. "The only regret that Jerry has expressed was that he didn't kill the other officer (Overstreet). The seed of hatred has been planted in him. I have dealt with it during this trial, and you have dealt with it. Now it is time to see that justice is done."

    "Don't let someone transfer the guilt onto you," Ellington added in speaking to the jurors. "Lard brought this onto himself. He had other choices he could have made. It is all about him. This is all his doing."

    Fulkerson also addressed the jury, saying, "Lard's final words to Schmidt before he fired that final shot were 'Show me what the f*** you got now b****. Now it is your time to show Jerry Lard what you got."

    Following the sentencing hearing Saturday, Ellington, who serves as Second Judicial District prosecuting attorney, issued this statement:

    "When the spouse of a law enforcement officer sends him or her off to begin their shift, they never know if they will see each other alive again. The most important job of a law enforcement officer is to return home safely to his or her family at the end of his or her shift.

    "I have attended three funerals for fallen officers since I was elected in 2010. I hope and pray that I never have to attend another. The citizens of the Second Judicial District can trust that if another law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty while I am your prosecuting attorney, my office will pursue the death penalty against the responsible person or persons. My administration has and will continue to have an absolute zero tolerance policy for the unspeakable crime of murdering a police officer in the line of duty.

    "My decision to seek the death penalty in this case is one that did not come without a great amount of prayer and guidance. Capital punishment and the use of such is not something that I take lightly. In this particular case, I saw no other option. Not only did the defendant kill Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt, he came within inches of killing Sgt. Corey Overstreet in the same episode.

    "In my 20 years as a trial attorney, I have never heard a jury speak any louder or clearer than this Greene County jury did today. This jury spoke volumes with the punishment that they delivered today -- a sentence of death. The jury echoed the commitment of the community to protect those who protect us. I am very proud of their courage and fortitude. I know it wasn't an easy decision, but it is one that had to be made. They jury is the conscience of the community, and I appreciate their sacrifice in serving in this two-week trial and for what I know had to be a difficult decision. We knew it would take all 12 jurors to impose the death sentence and they have done just that.

    "The State of Arkansas -- and I speak for the state as the elected prosecutor for the Second Judicial District -- believes officer Jonathan Schmidt and his family now have justice for his murder and are a step closer to closure. They have experienced a tremendous amount of pain and suffering. That pain and void that they have felt will never fully go away, but I pray that with the jury's decision they will find peace. The family of officer Schmidt are some of the finest and strongest people that I have ever had the privilege of meeting, and they will continue to be in my prayers.

    "I want to thank my team, Greene County Deputy Prosecutors Kimberly Dale and Dr. Andy Fulkerson; Poinsett County Deputy Prosecutors Jimmy Gazaway and David Boling, and our support staff, Zach Morrison, Liz Wagner, Robin Norman and investigator Allan Hicks. All have given 110 percent, and I could not be prouder of my deputy prosecutors and staff for their tireless work and effort in helping me achieve justice for officer Schmidt and his family.

    "I also want to thank Poinsett County Judge Charles Nix, Poinsett County Sheriff Larry Mills, Craighead County Sheriff Jack McCann, Greene County Sheriff Dan Langston and all of their departments for the assistance they have provided throughout this long ordeal.

    "Poinsett County has gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to bring this murderer to trial and hold him responsible for his actions.

    "The Arkansas State Police and their expertise were so valuable in taking this case, investigating it, and pulling it together for the prosecution team. They turned over every rock and followed every possible lead to ensure that justice would be done for officer Schmidt. Lead investigator, Special Agent Mike Grimes, Sgt. John Carter, Special Agents Ramey Lovan, Allen Earnhart and Tony Roe gave their all and I appreciate their service.

    "Most importantly, let us not forget about the true heroes in this, officer Jonathan Schmidt and Sgt. Corey Overstreet, who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect the people of Trumann.

    "Officer Jonathan Schmidt made the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved most, protecting and serving his community. His legacy and life that he gave unselfishly will never be forgotten.

    "In remembering Officer Schmidt and the sacrifice that he made, my mind was drawn to John 15:13: 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'

    "Officer Jonathan Schmidt, fallen but not forgotten. Thank you."

    http://www.democrattribune.com/story/1878169.html

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    Arkansas Supreme Court to hear arguments in Jerry Lard's case

    The Arkansas Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the case of a man who was sentenced to death for killing a police officer in northeast Arkansas.

    The high court will hear oral arguments in Jerry Lard's case Thursday morning in Little Rock.

    Lard was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death last year for the 2011 death of Trumann police officer Jonathan Schmidt.

    Lard's lawyers want the Arkansas Supreme Court to reverse his case. They say he was sentenced to death a month after the high court struck down the state's method of execution law. State legislators enacted a new execution law this year.

    The state says Lard's death sentence is valid and that the court should uphold it.

    http://www.thv11.com/news/article/28...risoners-case-
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