Thursday, January 15, 2004

 

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Latour convicted in Jenny's Law murder case


DANIELSON, Conn. -- A 26-year-old Plainfield man was convicted Thursday of murdering his pregnant former girlfriend, a crime that led lawmakers to increase the penalties for assaulting pregnant women.

Michael Latour could face life in prison when he is sentenced on March 12. Latour shot 24-year-old Jenny McMechen on New Year's Eve 2001 in Plainfield, when she was eight months pregnant. Her unborn child did not survive.

The case prompted legislation known as "Jenny's Law," which makes assaulting a pregnant woman a Class A felony, punishable by between 10 to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both.

posted by Anne 1/15/2004 11:58:00 AM