Lawrence Man Charged with Attempted First Degree Murder of a Toddler and Child Abuse has a First Appearance Today

Lawrence Man Charged with Attempted First Degree Murder of a Toddler and Child Abuse has a First Appearance Today

October 21, 2016 11:23 am

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that Marquis J. Young, 27, was transferred from the Johnson County Jail to the Douglas County Jail and will have a first appearance today at 3:30 p.m. in the Pro Tem Division of the Douglas County District Court.

Attached is a copy of the complaint with the charges filed against Young.  Young is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The charges are merely allegations of criminal conduct.         

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