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12/22/00

Two of the five men have signed plea bargains. Burdick and Anderson, two of the accused men, have agreed to plead guilty in exchange for testifying against the other three men. These two cannot receive the death penalty as part of the plea bargain. Newspapers say that both families approved of the bargains: "That's what they've got to do," said Amy's father (12-22 Standard Times).

12/18/00

Sorry I've been neglecting the page the past few weeks, but finals are almost over and the page will be improved over break, I promise. LATEST NEWS: A federal grand jury today indicted five young men in the carjacking murders of college students Jason Burgeson and Amy Shute at a Johnston golf course last June, according to the U.S. attorney's office. The indictment moves forward the process of prosecuting the five under federal offenses, which could carry the death penalty. The suspects —Gregory J. Floyd, 30, Harry J. Burdick, 21, Samuel Sanchez, 20, Raymond Anderson, 19, and Kenneth D. Day, 22 — were charged with carjacking, death resulting, and conspiracy to commit carjacking. Floyd was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and using a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges of carjacking, death resulting, and using a firearm during a crime of violence are punishable by life imprisonment or death. (www.projo.com)

11/20/00

Federal charges were made against each of the five men today. The grand jury now has one month to indict them. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUR LETTER CAMPAIGN!!! Also, Sanchez will appear in court on December 1 for a bail hearing. He still claims complete innocence.

10/23/00

Hey everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not forgotten about this webpage. I simply have not received any information worth posting. It has still not been decided yet whether the case will be taken to Federal Court. I will let you know as soon as I know. Until then, keep the letters flowing!

9/6/00

Two special prosecutors have been assigned to the case. The families are still pursuing their wish for the case to become Federal. (Channel 5 ABC News)

8/14/00

Several people have been asking me how the case is coming. Unfortunately, there is no news yet. The state of RI still has about four months to develop its case against the alleged killers. In this time Janet Reno will decide whether or not the case will be tried in federal court. All that we can do right now is continue the letter campaign and hope for the best.

7/6/2000

Ira S. Nasberg, the freelance photographer whose "stolen" gun was allegedly used in the killings, died yesterday, one week after being hospitalized when he was found unconscious in his apartment. No foul play is suspected at this time.

6/26/00

Each of the five men waived his right to a bail hearing, admitting that they know that there is too much evidence against them to get bail. By doing this, neither side had to present any of their evidence, and the state now has six months to develop its case against the men. Allegedly, 4 of the 5 men have admitted some sort of involvement in the case, including Gregory Floyd, who allegedly admits to pulling the trigger.

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