Another of Huron’s five homicide cases is coming to a close. John Lee LeGrand has reached a plea bargain agreement with both the Beadle and Meade County States Attorneys Offices. Beadle County States Attorney Mike Moore…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/09/jlguilty1.mp3|titles=jlguilty1]Moore says LeGrand also will plead guilty to one of multiple drug related charges in Meade County…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/09/jlguilty2.mp3|titles=jlguilty2]LeGrand told Circuit Judge Vince Foley the wide range of drug charges he was facing in Meade county was the reason he agreed to a plea deal. Foley took his time in ensuring LeGrand understood his Constitutional Rights while preparing to accept the guilty plea. Moore says the sentences will run concurrently when handed down….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/09/jlguilty3.mp3|titles=jlguilty3]Moore says the 42-year-old would have to serve approximately 65 to 75 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered by Foley and formal sentencing in Beadle County is scheduled for October 18th.