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Pharmacy Case to Remain in Oklahoma County
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jerome Ersland, the pharmacist charged with murder after fatally shooting a would-be robber, returned to work Tuesday to find many supporting customers.
Ersland quickly made his way back into the Reliable Pharmacy, escorted by a security guard and surrounded by encouraging customers.
"I sure worry about his safety," said customer Tressa Pierce. "If you lived on the south side of Oklahoma City all your life, you would too."
~snip~
When there's such a big spotlight on a case, often times, defense lawyers ask for a change in venue.
"It crossed my mind that there might need to be a change of venue when the tape was shown to the public by the district attorney on the first day in the press conference," Box said.
But now, Box said he's thinking differently after hearing the positive comments from the public.
"I've had clients where you couldn't find one person in the county who supported the client, but in this case, when it seems like the majority of people support him, I want the trial here in Oklahoma County," Box said.
http://www.news9.com/Global/story.asp?S=10466911
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jerome Ersland, the pharmacist charged with murder after fatally shooting a would-be robber, returned to work Tuesday to find many supporting customers.
Ersland quickly made his way back into the Reliable Pharmacy, escorted by a security guard and surrounded by encouraging customers.
"I sure worry about his safety," said customer Tressa Pierce. "If you lived on the south side of Oklahoma City all your life, you would too."
~snip~
When there's such a big spotlight on a case, often times, defense lawyers ask for a change in venue.
"It crossed my mind that there might need to be a change of venue when the tape was shown to the public by the district attorney on the first day in the press conference," Box said.
But now, Box said he's thinking differently after hearing the positive comments from the public.
"I've had clients where you couldn't find one person in the county who supported the client, but in this case, when it seems like the majority of people support him, I want the trial here in Oklahoma County," Box said.
http://www.news9.com/Global/story.asp?S=10466911