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Updates from Mardis grand jury proceeding

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MARKSVILLE — An Avoyelles Parish grand jury began hearing testimony Wednesday morning against the marshals accused of shooting and killing 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis.

Jeremy Mardis' grandmothers, Cathy Mardis (left) and Samantha Few, address the media Thursday in Marksville. Cathy Mardis said she wants the body cam video of her 6-year-old grandson's fatal shooting released so the public knows what happened to him.
Jeremy Mardis' grandmother, Cathy Mardis addresses the media Thursday in Marksville. Cathy Mardis said she wants the body cam video of her 6-year-old grandson's fatal shooting released so the public knows what happened to him.
Jeremy Mardis' grandmothers, Cathy Mardis (left) and Samantha Few, address the media Thursday in Marksville. Cathy Mardis said she wants the body cam video of her 6-year-old grandson's fatal shooting released so the public knows what happened to him.

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.