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By JOE KOLLIN Staff Writerm of Collier County Sheriff E. A. Doug by prosecutors a certainty now that he :ted, won’t come until next week, a jov. Reubin Askew said today, less the governor suspends him, Hendry ff,” the spokesman said.K COUNTY Grand Jury, at the conclusion ;eting Thursday afternoon, issued an in-ng Hendry of the misdemeanor offense of ;ence for shooting his 18-year-old son, fry.it contends that on July 29 Hendry did, ble negligence, or a reckless disregard another, discharge a loaded firearm . . . r inflicting personal injuries to one Mark le evil example of all others in like cases gainst the peace and dignity of the Statet was signed by the foreman of the grand Willis.itence, if convicted, is one year in jail ora $1,000 fine.COURT CLERKS this morning were preparing a summons for deputies to serve on Hendry, who is undergoing care and treatment at a West Palm Beach facility for possible alcoholism.His arraignment — the date to plead innocent or guilty — is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 28 before County Court Judge Richard M. Stanley.No bond is required to be posted and no arrest required when a summons is issued. This is standard procedure in most misdemeanor cases.The indictment issued Thursday, as are all indictments, is only an accusation. Proof of guilt comes only when a jury finds a suspect guilty or when a suspect pleads guilty.THE GOVERNOR'S spokesman this morning said that special prosecutor Richard E. Gerstein was in contact with Askew’s legal advisers Thursday “informing them of the indictment.”“Mr. Gerstein said he would be forwarding immediately a copy of the indictment along with his report right away, the spokesman said.He said Gerstein referred to this as his final report. If(Continued on Page 2A)it it itit it itDemos, GOP WaitFor Askew DecisionBy FRANK PETTENGILLStaff WriterCollier County’s Republic and Democratic Parties are preparing to recommend a replacement for Sheriff E. A. Doug Hendry, but are waiting until Gov. Reubin Askew makes a decision on whether or not to suspend Hendry.Askew plans a mid-week meeting to discuss the matter with his'legal aides, said Arthur N. Ayers, chairman of the Democratic executivecommittee.“It would appear they are going to ask us for a recom-ARTHUR AYERSArthur Woodward, Republican executive committee chairman, said this morning he has not contacted the governor’s office, nor had Askew called him.“I HAVEN’T heard a sound,” Woodward said. “I’m not going to contact anyone.“In the event he (Askew) lakes action, the Republican Party will respond.”Woodward said the executive committee already has screened possible replacement candidates and would not comment whether a decision had been made or who the individual is.fn palltin
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Naples Daily News
Naples, Florida, US
Fri, Oct 17, 1975
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