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Teen's murder trial delayed
Curt Sprang,
May 6, 2008
NEW ORLEANS —
The murder trial of a New Orleans teenager was delayed Tuesday morning after prosecutors told the judge in the case that ballistics evidence could link one bullet from the crime scene to another crime scene.
Judge Julian Parker agreed to the continuance.
Clarence Johnson is accused of shooting and killing another teenager in February 2007. Prosecutors say his mother gave him the gun and told him to do it, but the weapon hasn't been found.
Defense attorneys want to know more about the other crime that could be linked to Johnson's case. Since the February 2007 murder, Johnson has remained in jail.
"The lab received what's called an IBIS hit, showing that the bullet-- or the gun-- was possibly used in another crime. If that's the case, then obviously that could exonerate our client because he's been in jail since the day of the crime," said Clif Stoltz, one of Johnson's attorneys.
Johnson's mother also faces charges but will be tried separately.
On Tuesday, May 13, the case will be back in court. A new trial date could be set. The District Attorney's Office declined to comment on the case because it is ongoing.
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