January 5, 2015

Court OKs trial for accused sniper in Pa. trooper killing

A state judge ruled on Monday there was enough evidence to put survivalist Eric Frein on trial in the shooting of two Pennsylvania state troopers, setting the stage for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.

Source:: Toronto Sun


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