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06-13-2003, 08:49 AM
By ROGER MILLS, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published June 13, 2003
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Bucs running back Michael Pittman was indicted this week by a Phoenix grand jury on two felony charges of aggravated assault stemming from a domestic dispute at his Phoenix home May 31.
Arraignment was set for June 19, according to Bill Fitzgerald, a spokesman for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Pittman must attend the arraignment, where he will be given a chance to enter a formal plea.
Pittman's Phoenix-based attorney, Phillip Noland, could not be reached Thursday but has said his client plans to plead not guilty.
Police say Pittman rammed his Hummer into the Mercedes-Benz driven by his wife, Melissa, after an argument. The couple's 2-year-old son, Mycah, and his 18-year-old babysitter, Kristina Hegland, also were in the car.
Tampa-based attorney Ed Brennan, who represents Melissa Pittman, said Tuesday his client had informed Phoenix authorities she would not press charges. The state of Arizona has prosecuted similar cases without the victim's cooperation.
more (http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/13/Bucs/Pittman_indicted_for_.shtml)
© St. Petersburg Times
published June 13, 2003
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Bucs running back Michael Pittman was indicted this week by a Phoenix grand jury on two felony charges of aggravated assault stemming from a domestic dispute at his Phoenix home May 31.
Arraignment was set for June 19, according to Bill Fitzgerald, a spokesman for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Pittman must attend the arraignment, where he will be given a chance to enter a formal plea.
Pittman's Phoenix-based attorney, Phillip Noland, could not be reached Thursday but has said his client plans to plead not guilty.
Police say Pittman rammed his Hummer into the Mercedes-Benz driven by his wife, Melissa, after an argument. The couple's 2-year-old son, Mycah, and his 18-year-old babysitter, Kristina Hegland, also were in the car.
Tampa-based attorney Ed Brennan, who represents Melissa Pittman, said Tuesday his client had informed Phoenix authorities she would not press charges. The state of Arizona has prosecuted similar cases without the victim's cooperation.
more (http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/13/Bucs/Pittman_indicted_for_.shtml)