Lawrence teen to use mental health defense in murder case
Jacred Long, 17, faces first degree murder charges in the stabbing death of his grandmother Deborah Bretthauer, aged 67. Prosecutors and defense outlined a February trial date after a district court hearing where therapists testified to Long’s lifelong mental health struggles and anger issues.
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KU student faces two sex crime charges after bond set
Jon Jacob Myers, 18, a University of Kansas student, posted $15,000 bond after being charged with aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery. The alleged incidents occurred Oct. 25 at Oliver Hall. He was ordered not to contact the alleged victims and to avoid Oliver Hall, with a Nov. 30 court date for a preliminary hearing.
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Douglas County Behavior Health Court gains early traction
Douglas County advances its Behavior Health Court funded since 2017 with six participants. Coordinator Robert Bieniecki says the program diverts defendants with mental health or dual diagnoses from jail to court supervised treatment, aiming for about 30 active cases when fully developed. Team leader Sharon Zehr oversees behavioral court duties alongside Bert Nash Community Mental Health staff.
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County reviews fairgrounds rental rates and gun rules
Douglas County commissioners will weigh updated rental fees for the fairgrounds and facilities and set policies on staff concealed weapons. The plan also proposes waiving fees for youth events and some nonprofit activities with staff approval, plus permitting rules for alcohol and special-liability coverage for major events.
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