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Davis High School sophmore Carissa Uresk,16, was chosen to spend a day with Judge David Hamilton in Courtroom 3 in 2nd District Court in Farmington on Wednesday. (KENDAL RUSSELL/Standard-Examiner)

Davis High sophomore a 'Judge for a Day'

Last updated Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 10:45pm

FARMINGTON — Carissa Uresk, sitting next to the court clerk, flipped through the pages of the court calendar as the judge called each case to the podium.

The Davis High School sophomore is one of six students selected to participate in the “Judge for a Day” program in 2nd and 3rd district courts during April and May.

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Man inspired by horror movie in killing of Layton woman bound for prison

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 2, 2012 - 10:45pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The man who admitted to killing a 25-year-old Layton woman a year ago has been sentenced to serve 15 years to life in Utah State Prison.

The body of Jessica Irene Jensen was found at the Capitol Motel in Salt Lake City on June 2 after a guest who checked into the room complained of a foul odor.

Police arrested Thomas Kumalac, 27, as he was trying to enter Wendover, Nev., and he pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder on Jan. 20.

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Perry officer accused of bribery attempt over friend's drunken driving arrest

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 8:18am

OGDEN -- A part-time Perry police officer is accused of trying to bribe a Utah Highway Patrol trooper after his friend was arrested in August for driving drunk.

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Knifepoint robber must repay stores, serve 3 years' probation

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, August 15, 2011 - 11:50pm

FARMINGTON -- A 30-year-old man who admitted to robbing two Bountiful convenience stores at knife point has been sentenced to serve three years' probation.

Leonard Robert Bender appeared Monday before 2nd District Court Judge Michael G. Allphin.

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New sex charges filed for ex-pastor 'Soulja'

Tim Gurrister, Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 10:50pm

New sexual abuse charges have been filed against a former Roy pastor sent to prison in March for a sexual relationship with a teenage parishioner.

Three counts of forcible sexual abuse were filed in May against Aaron Witcher, known as Pastor Soulja, in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County. The warrant for his arrest was faxed to the Utah State Prison, according to court records.

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Man pleads guilty to enticing minor over Internet

Michael McFall, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 11:11pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- What prosecutors call a "long, drawn-out legal ordeal" ended Wednesday when a former Air Force major pleaded guilty to arranging to have sex with a 14-year-old in Layton.

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