BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A judge’s ruling that sent a 2021 murder case from juvenile to adult court remains under appeal, and proceedings will stay suspended until a decision is made affirming or reversing the decision. Riding on the outcome is the potential penalty accused killer Sonny Veleta faces if convicted. If found guilty as […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who was 16 when arrested in a fatal shooting two years ago will undergo a transfer hearing next month to determine whether his case will be sent to adult court. Sonny Veleta, now 18, is accused of shooting Cesar Joseph Malta the night of Aug. 21, 2021, on Oregon […]
A teenage murder suspect is scheduled for a hearing in October at which either a plea agreement could be announced or proceedings that could send his case to adult court will begin.