Saginaw teen who faced life offense in robbery, shooting of man has case dismissed
Updated 10:29 AM;
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SAGINAW, MI A Saginaw teen charged with a life offense for his alleged role in the robbery and shooting of another man has had his case dismissed.
Elijah H. Williams, 18, appeared for a hearing before Saginaw County District Judge Terry L. Clark the morning of Wednesday, April 21. At the time, Williams was charged with single counts of armed robbery and felony firearm, the former being punishable by up to life in prison.
Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor Melissa J. Hoover said two essential witnesses, in particular the victim, were not present for the hearing despite having been subpoenaed by the case’s lead detective. Defense attorney James F. Piazza moved to have the case dismissed.
Saginaw teen charged in robbery that left victim with gunshot wound to his head
Updated Jan 28, 2021;
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SAGINAW, MI A Saginaw teen has been charged with a life offense for his alleged role in a robbery that led to a man suffering a gunshot wound to his head.
Elijah H. Williams, 18, on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 28, appeared before Saginaw County District Judge David D. Hoffman for arraignment on single counts of armed robbery causing injury and felony firearm. The former is punishable by up to life imprisonment, while a conviction of the latter comes with a mandatory minimum two-year sentence, to be served consecutively with any related stint.