Mississippi
Motion Filed to Dismiss Charges in Toddler Death Case
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (AP) — A movement has been filed to dismiss the case involving a Mississippi man who’s accused of killing his 14-month-old daughter.
In line with courtroom paperwork, twenty second Circuit Court docket Assistant District Legal professional Patrick E. Beasley requested Friday to dismiss prices in opposition to Morris Bevily IV with out prejudice, WDAM-TV reported.
Bevily was indicted for capital homicide in 2019 for the demise of his daughter, Jurayah Smith. He has pleaded not responsible within the case. His spouse, T’Kia Bevily, was additionally charged with capital homicide however a jury this month discovered her not responsible of the cost.
Within the movement, Beasley stated the state contends there’s not sufficient proof to prosecute Bevily.
The proposed dismissal might be delivered to a Claiborne County decide for a call. There is no phrase on when that can issued.
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