Trial begins for man accused of killing deputy
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A man accused of killing a Mahnomen County sheriff's deputy goes on trial Monday.
Thirty-four-year-old Thomas Fairbanks is accused of shooting Deputy Christopher Dewey in the head and midsection Feb. 18, 2009 as Dewey responded to a call. The deputy died late last year as a result of his injuries. Fairbanks was indicted on first-degree murder charges.
The trial was moved to Polk County on a defense request for a change of venue. The Forum (http://bit.ly/pXkEzK) says the trial is expected to last up to four weeks.
--- Information from: The Forum, http://www.in-forum.com
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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