Jetton assault trial delayed

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Nearly a year after felony assault charges were filed against former Missouri House speaker Rod Jetton, attorneys working the case say there is more evidence to review, resulting in the cancellation of the two-day jury trial that was set to start Oct. 28 in New Madrid County.

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