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Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to 28 Charges
18 Jun
Summary
- William Sinclair pleaded not guilty to 28 charges, including murder.
- He faces life without parole if convicted of murder charges.
- His trial is scheduled for September 28, with a bail hearing June 25.
William "Billy" Sinclair appeared in Kauai Circuit Court today, entering a plea of not guilty to 28 charges. Among these are accusations of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his former tenant, Sergio Hernandez, and attempted murder.
The state has signaled its intention to seek extended imprisonment terms for Sinclair, which could result in a life sentence without the possibility of parole. The judge has scheduled his trial for September 28.
Sinclair's court-appointed attorney requested a bail hearing, noting an increase in bail from $500,000 to $1.5 million, leaving his client held without bail. A bail hearing is slated for June 25.
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