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Ahead of retrial, Sierra LaMar suspect's attorney asks judge to drop charges
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The motion was made by Alfonso Lopez, Garcia-Torres' defense attorney, who claims that new evidence has been uncovered. : A defense attorney has asked a judge to drop charges against Antolin Garcia-Torres, who is accused of killing Sierra LaMar.
From San Jose, Calif.: A defense attorney has asked a judge to drop charges against Antolin Garcia-Torres, who is accused of killing Sierra LaMar. The request was made on double jeopardy grounds. Jury selection for the retrial is already underway.
The motion was made by Alfonso Lopez, Garcia-Torres' defense attorney, who claims that new evidence has been uncovered.
Further details about the case and the motion are available from the source, including the specifics of the new evidence and the court's response to the request.
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Category: government Published: October 6, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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