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Statue raises questions in Giles County sentencing hearing
In Pearisburg Virginia a African American defendant questioned if a fair trial was possible due to a Confederate statue beside the courthouse Prosecuting Attorney Robert Lilly Jr said the motion to continue sentencing set for July 8 was to wait for a co defendant to be sentenced The continuance was granted with a new date of September 21 The statue issue is expected to appear at the sentencing hearing Melvin Beaver Cecil Chapman 51 of Lindside West Virginia was found guilty of felony possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and faced a potential 10 years to life before a 30 year recommendation The judge will choose the final sentence with sentencing procedures noted
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