Judge Rejects Plea Deal In Boy's Death
By: Melissa Garrett
Updated: March 16, 2013
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A judge has rejected a plea deal for a man charged in the death of his 4-year-old son.
James Garcia had agreed in February to plead guilty to reckless homicide in the 2011 death of Cameron Mullins in exchange for a 16-month sentence. Garcia was originally charged with manslaughter in the case.
A medical examination determined the boy died of a head injury, but he had several injuries to other areas of his body as well.
After the judge rejected the deal on Friday, Garcia's lawyers filed a motion asking the judge to recuse herself.
A hearing on that matter will be held next week.
James Garcia had agreed in February to plead guilty to reckless homicide in the 2011 death of Cameron Mullins in exchange for a 16-month sentence. Garcia was originally charged with manslaughter in the case.
A medical examination determined the boy died of a head injury, but he had several injuries to other areas of his body as well.
After the judge rejected the deal on Friday, Garcia's lawyers filed a motion asking the judge to recuse herself.
A hearing on that matter will be held next week.
