A Time to Kill

Describe the preliminary hearing. What happens, and who attends?

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At the beginning of the hearing, Percy Bullard, the judge, reminds everyone that this a preliminary hearing that will be used to determine whether the defendants should be bound over to the Grand Jury. Sheriff Walls is called to testify by the prosecution, and he reveals that Tonya remains in critical condition. Walls also testifies that they found her shirt and a lot of blood in Billy Ray Cobb's pickup truck, after which, he reveals that Willard has signed a confession. Ozzie reads the signed statement, and he is dismissed. Tyndale later passes on an opportunity to cross-examine Walls, as he prefers to listen and take notes. The defendants are not allowed to testify, and they are bound over without bond. A bail hearing is set for the following Monday, court is adjourned, and the defendants are once again handcuffed the defendants and returns to jail.

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