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Show D3 The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH Thursday, July 18,1996 Judge Calis Mistrial In Case Against Mom Of Unlicensed Driver Driving Drunk. prison for causing the deaths of ’ : : Son Killed 2 Girls BY STEPHEN HUNT ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE seaeee outtomate Necio. 16-year-old Jennifer Neddo. Jamie Cogswell, 16, was severely x inj jured. ‘The three werestrolling down whek@ hooda sidewalk Laramie Huntzinger lost control A mistrial was declared Wednesday in the case against a mother accused of giving her car keys to her unlicensed 16-yearold son last year. That night, the son killed two girls and injured a thirdwhile driving drunk. Noreen Huntzinger, 45, is charged with a class C misde- meanorforallegedly giving Laramie J. Huntzinger keys to her In- finiti J30. She appeared in Salt Lake County Justice Court on Wednesday morning for a scheduled two-daytrial. But proceedings bogged down during jury selection. When Judge Rex C. Conradson asked if any prospective juror had friends or family members cited for drunken driving or driv- ing withouta license, a male juror was reminded of the Huntzinger matter and blurted out particulars of the case. The judge, deciding the jury poolwas tainted, de- clared a mistrial. ‘The mistrial wae disappointing for the victims’ mothers, who were presentforthetrial. The women said they had hoped to see the matter resolved. Anewtrial date was set for Oct. 2. If convicted, Noreen Hunt- side legal counsel to defend them against allegations of misconduct. Provo City Attorney Gary Gregerson said that Dennis Ferguson, an attorney with the Salt Lake firm of Williams and Hunt, has been hired to defend Mayor George Stewart, Council Vice Chairwoman Jane Carlile, Councilman Dennis Poulsen and CounDirector - ot A oe Daley said Carlile violated the law byinstructing Dowlingto listen to the tapes in the mayor's possession and report back to her on the contents. Similar allegations were leveled against Stewart in a petition Former Councilman Jim Da- ley’s June 25 4th District Court removal petition seeks the ouster of Dowling and the two council members for their alleged involvementin the controversy over Councilwoman Shari Holweg’s taping of her private phone con- Provo resident Jack Adkins filed June 28. All four officials have denied wrongdoing. Gregerson said outside legal help was hired to avoid any con- flict of interestthat could result if the matter goes to trial and he and Assistant City Attorney Dave Dixon are required to testify. Utah County Attorney Kay Bryson is investigating the allegations to determine if they have merit. versations. Daley charged that Poulsen and Dowling violated the law when theylistened to private tapes that ‘ , Di iner, seraook fae ee itzinger got drunk Stone, 20. Earlier this year, Stone pleaded nocontest in 3rd District Court to possession of alcohol by a minor and supplying alcohol to minors. Judge Michael Hutchings ordered Stone to serve 5 days in jail and write letters of apology to the victims’ families. ButStoneis in trouble with the court for failing to provide proof of alcohol-rehabilitation counseling, and for being two months behind on payments toward a $1,000 fine. A court clerk said officials plan to issue a warrantfor Stone’s arrest this week. Stone also was ordered to complete 720 hours of community service during his 2-year probation period, preferably by lecturing to high school students about dangers of alcohol. Court records ANNOUNCING... New and effective medical weight loss At the Weight Disorder Institute, we provide our patients with the latest doctor-supervised comprehensive treatment that results in safe and effective weightloss. It’s medical, so it works with your body—notagainstit, like yo-yo dieting can. 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Stone's party, has been charged with supplying alcohol to minors, two counts of automobile homicide and sentenced to a youth vo City Council members and a ‘Thecity officials have been targeted in removal petitions filed least 70 mph, according to trial Last year at a trial in 3rd Dis- Huntzinger was found guilty of ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PROVO--- The mayor,two Pro- of his mother’s car and smashed into the girls while traveling at zinger could be fined $750 and jailed for 90 days. Provo Hires Lawyerto Defend Against Recall Petitions A. ALEXANDER JACOBY M.D. Medical Director District Court has been stricken and plea negotiations are pending, said prosecutor Blake Naka- MERRELL mura. eer EXD9s10 Zhe Salt Lake Dribune http://www.sitrib.com You might wantto /fin our Sidewalk Sale Thursday, July 18 -Sunday, July 21 because this is the to getting all kinds of EVERY SANDAL 13.99 * WOMEN’S Reg.$40 to $50* 10 MEN'S & 6 WOMEN’S MIXED STYLES ALL MODELS FEATURE: and everything in between. 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