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  1. Reaction to plea deal from both sides of the Heather Ellis caseRead the original story

    Yesterday | Southeast Missourian

    Following Heather Ellis' plea deal in her trial for assaulting police, resisting arrest and peace disturbance at a local Walmart, Kennett Police Chief Barry Tate said that he was glad it was over for the officers, the city of Kennett, and himself.

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, Dunklin County, MO

  2. More...Read the original story

    Yesterday | The Afro American Newspaper

    ... has pled guilty to misdemeanor charges. Heather Ellis went on trial for two felony charges of assault on Nov. 18 in Kennett, Mo. But just a few hours after the case went to the jury on Nov. 20, Ellis accepted a plea deal. The deal dropped the two ...

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  3. Defendant in Wal-Mart checkout line fracas admits guilt, claims victoryRead the original story

    Saturday | Ventura County Star

    ... plea bargain that prosecutors had offered before the racially tinged trial began Wednesday in the Bootheel town of Kennett, Mo. She says testimony had shed light on others' misdeeds the night of Jan. 6, 2007. "I was responsible for my actions, and I ...

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

  4. Plea deal in scuffle at Mo. Wal-MartRead the original story

    Saturday | KansasCity.com

    Heather Ellis was accused of assaulting police officers when they arrested her at a Wal-Mart in Kennett, Mo., a felony rap that could have potentially carried a 15-year sentence.

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  5. Red Light - David NailRead the original story

    Saturday | WOBB-FM Albany

    Born and raised in Kennett, MO, country singer and songwriter David Nail was drawn at first to sports, particularly baseball, but found himself dreaming of a music career too, and as time went by, he put more and more of his time and energy in the direction of music.

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  6. Inside the Courtroom: Day ThreeRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 21 | Daily Dunklin Democrat

    ... in its third day at 9 a.m., where Ellis was called for testimony. On the stand, she noted that she grew up in Kennett, Mo., but was living in Louisiana. Ellis added that she was in town in January of 2007 because she was home for Christmas Break ...

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  7. Post-trial reactionsRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Daily Dunklin Democrat

    Following the defendant accepting the plea bargain, Kennett Police Chief Barry Tate said that he was glad it was over for the officers, City of Kennett, and himself.

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison

  8. Plea Deal in Heather Ellis TrialRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 21 | WLMT

    After a week at trial, a plea deal was reached in the case of Heather Ellis. She's the woman who was charged with assaulting two police officers after a fight that started in the checkout line at a Kennett, MO, Walmart. 46 comments

    Related Topix: Dunklin County, MO, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  9. Plea Deal Reached in Heather Ellis CaseRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | WLMT

    KENNETT, MO a ' As the jury in the Heather Ellis case was deliberating, word came that a plea deal had been reached.

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  10. Plea ends trial in BootheelRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 16 | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    ... plea bargain that prosecutors had offered before the racially tinged trial began Wednesday in the Bootheel town of Kennett. She says testimony had shed light on others' misdeeds the night of Jan. 6, 2007. "I was responsible for my actions, and I was ...

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Dunklin County, MO

  11. Alert: Plea Deal Reached in Heather Ellis CaseRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | WLMT

    KENNETT, MO a ' As the jury in the Heather Ellis case was deliberating, word came that a plea deal had been reached.

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  12. Plea deal reached in store scuffle case that had racial overtonesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Kansas City Star

    ... Morley Swingle said in his closing statement that Ellis and other defense witnesses were trying to portray Kennett, a southeast Missouri town that is about 13 percent black, as some racist Hooterville. The case prompted rallies from both ...

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  13. Jury deliberating case of accused woman in Walmart caseRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 20 | Wave Newspapers

    ... 8:39 PM Concerned wrote ... Try visiting southeast Missouri and then let's see how much racism does not exist....Kennett, Hayti, Caruthersville are all corrupt..school, law enforcement..its not ALWAYS race, but RACISM is a reality in the BOOTHEEL ...

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Dunklin County, MO

  14. Plea agreement reached in Ellis WalRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Joplin

    WAFB.com Ellis pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and disturbing the peace at a Wal-Mart in Kennett, Missouri.

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  15. Plea agreement reached in Ellis Walmart caseRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 20 | WMC

    A plea agreement has been reached in the case of Heather Ellis. Ellis pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and disturbing the peace at a Walmart in Kennett, Missouri.

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    Related Topix: Dunklin County, MO

  16. Plea deal reached in Wal-Mart store scuffle case in Kennett, MissouriRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | KSDK-TV Saint Louis

    A black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts.

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  17. KENNETT, Mo. (AP) -- Plea agree reached in case ...

    Friday Nov 20 | Hays Daily News

    Plea agree reached in case of Missouri woman in racially charged store scuffle case. 1 comment

  18. Plea deal made in Mo. store scuffle caseRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | MSNBC

    ... Urban League joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the state of the city's post-Katrina recovery efforts. updated KENNETT, Mo. - A black schoolteacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has ...

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  19. Jaycees kick off 'Good Neighbors Project'Read the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Daily Dunklin Democrat

    The Kennett Jaycees recently announced the 2009 kick off its annual "Good Neighbors Project," an idea created to help those less fortunate in the community.

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  20. Trial begins for woman in Wal-Mart arrestRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 20 | The Philadelphia Tribune

    ... time after cutting the line at a Wal-Mart store. Nearly three years ago, Heather Ellis switched checkout lines at a Kennett, Mo., Wal-Mart store. She faces charges of disturbing the peace, trespassing, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers ...

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