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AB mayor's case not heard by grand jury
Posted: 05.28.2009 at 7:24 PM
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Read more: Local, Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce, Hit and Run, Case, Grand Jury

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Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce was supposed to have her hit and run case heard by a grand jury Thursday, but that didn't happen.

Pierce was arrested and charged with hit and run a couple of months ago. The 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office tells NewsChannel 15 that Pierce's case was not heard because she has not had her initial appearance yet, and because they have not received a letter of representation from any attorneys on behalf of Pierce.

Atlantic Beach police say Pierce was pulling across three lanes of traffic, hit another car and then drove off. Pierce contends it was the other car that left.

If indicted, the governor says he'll most likely suspend the mayor pending the case's outcome.

We're told her initial appearance will be Friday afternoon at one.