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House Arrest Lifted for Beating-Case Teen
Published: Friday, June 27, 2008 at 6:11 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 27, 2008 at 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 27, 2008 at 8:16 a.m.
BARTOW | Circuit Judge Keith Spoto on Thursday granted a defense motion to lift house arrest conditions for Brittini Hardcastle.
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BRITTINI HARDCASTLE, 17, of Lakeland, waits before a hearing Thursday morning
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PAUL JOHNSON | THE LEDGER
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Brittini Hardcastle, 17, is seen during a hearing at the Polk County Courthouse Thursday morning, seeking to get off house arrest conditions while she awaits trail.
PAUL JOHNNSON | THE LEDGER
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Brittini Hardcastle and her lawyer, William Twyford, talk to Circuit Judge Keith Spoto.
PAUL JOHNNSON | THE LEDGER
Hardcastle is one of five girls who remain charged in a March 30 videotaped beating of former Mulberry High School cheerleader Victoria Lindsay. Hardcastle faces charges of kidnapping, battery and witness tampering.
Originally, eight teenagers were accused in the beating case that has grabbed national attention. Earlier this month, charges were dropped against three co-defendants because of insufficient evidence.
Thursday's ruling allows Hardcastle more freedom as she awaits trial.
This story appeared in print on page B1
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