Joran Van der Sloot Trial Set for Jan. 6, Faces 30 Year Sentence
The Superior Court of Lima has set Joran Van der Sloot's trial on charges relating to the death of Stephany Flores for January 6.
The Court rejected the Flores family's request to increase the charges. He will be tried only on charges of qualified murder and simple robbery, carrying a maximum penalty of 30 years.
If convicted and sentenced to 30 years, he is expected to serve about 10 years. He's served 18 months to date. [More...]
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