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Updates from Mardis grand jury proceeding
The Town Talk
MARKSVILLE — An Avoyelles Parish grand jury began hearing testimony Wednesday morning against the marshals accused of shooting and killing 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis.
Members of a grand jury decide if there is enough evidence for a case to proceed to a trial. The grand jury only hears the prosecution side and doesn't render a verdict. It also is not open to the public.
If the grand jury decides that there is enough evidence to proceed, an indictment will be issued that either could keep or change the charges faced by the men.