Testimony has began in the case against Brian Jones and Kevin Brooks. They are charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and a variety of other charges in relation to the events that led to a standoff at Savannah's popular Olde Pink House restaurant last May. The first witness on the stand is the young man police say was held in his home by one gunman while another took his father downtown to get money from a bank. Earl D. Hamilton, known as "little Earl", was twelve years old at the time. Testimony was stopped for a short time when Jones defense attorney Robert Attridge moved for a mistrial because of a statement made by "Little Earl" that he felt unfairly implicated his client in other illegal activities. Judge Michael Karpf denied the Motion.
The young man's testimony follows about 45 minutes of opening statements by the attorneys in the case. Assistant District Attorney Jerome Rothschild, Jr told jurors it was the events that happened at the house that are far more important to the case than the events at the Pink House that drew all the attention. Richard Darden, defense attorney for Brooks, told jurors that the only evidence of a kidnapping and armed robbery comes from a convicted drug dealer, the boy's father, referred to as, "Big Earl." A defense attorney for Jones says the evidence only supports the allegation that Jones took a Cadillac Escalade from the house as police surrounded the residence.
Watch for more updates on this story throughout today on WSAV.com
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Highway 21 South in Beaufort is closed this morning due to an apparent fatal wreck. Authorities tell News 3 both southbound lanes near the Martin Road exit are closed. Drivers are being diverted. Expect
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal collision between a South Carolina Highway Patrolman's vehicle and a pedestrian.
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A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles. Homeland Security, the Colleton County Sheriff's Office and
A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles.
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First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
Facebook has officially brought the hashtag to its social network. Now, including the # symbol in your post will make it easier to find by others.
Facebook has officially brought the hashtag to its social network. Now, including the # symbol in your post will make it easier to find by others. It's a small feature change with far-reaching implications. Emily Knabb, Content Manager for BFG Communications, tells us why in today's Tech Tuesday segment.
