Judge denies bond in killing of ex-Oscar Smith football star

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By John Hopkins
The Virginian-Pilot
© December 8, 2008

Circuit Judge Bruce Kushner denied bond Monday for Marvin Knight Jr., a Chesapeake teen charged in the July fatal shooting of Lonnie Andrews Jr.

Knight, 17, is scheduled to stand trial April 20 on charges of murder and use of a firearm , according to court records.

Andrews, an 18-year-old former Oscar Smith High football standout, was shot July 1 in the 800 block of Lindale Drive, off Campostella Road in South Norfolk, according to police.

Knight’s father, testifying at the bond hearing, said his son was a junior at Oscar Smith and had no criminal history. He is being prosecuted as an adult.

James Broccoletti, Knight’s attorney, said the case will be one of self-defense .

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Oscar Smith Football and Lonnie

Submitted by desert_divine on Mon, 12/08/2008 at 6:56 pm.

I think we can say that the Tigers haven't let Lonnie's death go in vain. They have made Tiger history recently and I hope they continue on this successful path.

May the criminal who took Lonnie's life be brought to swift and harsh justice.