Mallory trial still on for March

Summary

Gary Mallory Jr. is facing murder and battery charges for alleged Valentines Day killing of his wife.

Story Published: Nov 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM PST

LEWISTON - A Lewiston is scheduled for to be tried in March for his wife's murder.

Gary Mallory Jr. is facing murder and battery charges. His wife was found dead of strangulation in their Lewiston home on Valentine's Day of this year.

His trial was set to begin this week, but in a hearing last month, Mallory was appointed a new attorney, and will now a face a jury in March.

Mallory pleaded not guilty to the charges in May, and through his attorney Neil Cox waived his right to a speedy trial during a hearing Monday.

Mallory will next be in court on February 19. Jury selection for the trial is set for March 8. He remains in the Nez Perce County Jail without bond.

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