Father Goes On Trial In Girl's Death
1-Year-Old Died Strapped In Car Seat Inside Parked Car
POSTED: Monday, November 16, 2009
UPDATED: 10:51 pm EST November 16,
2009
  Omar Long in court Monday. |
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A jury was empaneled Monday to hear the trial of a man whose 1-year-old daughter died when left in a hot car in June.Omar Long has been held on $250,000 bond since his arrest in June on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his daughter, Arianna.Long told prosecutors he did not know his daughter was strapped in a car seat in the back of the car when he took his wife to work, returned home and took a nap.Family members found the girl unresponsive several hours later. She was pronounced dead at Flagler Hospital.Long turned himself in to police two weeks later when he learned he was being charged.Long's friends and family -- including another of his children -- say he is a good father and this was a tragic accident that could have happened to anyone.They held a rally on Saturday to show their support.A jury was expected to be seated Monday, with opening arguments in the case scheduled for Tuesday.
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Family, Friends Support Man Facing Trial In Daughter's DeathPrevious Stories:
- November 15, 2009: Family Supports Accused Father
- June 27, 2009: Father Arrested, Charged In Child's Death
- June 16, 2009: New Details Released On Toddler's Death
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