PRESS RELEASE

Edward Malane, Jr. (14) of Clarksdale, MS has been charged with Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault and Child Abuse; he is currently being held in the Tunica County Detention Center without bond.  This charge follows Edward Malane, Jr.; adjudication hearing in Coahoma County on a separate charge.

This case will be forward to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution on the charges previously listed.

If Malane is found guilty on the following charges he could possibly face Life- Imprisonment

Kidnapping – Maximum of Life Imprisonment *$10,000 fine or 1 year to 30 years with $10,000 being the minimum

Aggravated Assault – Maximum penalty 1 – 20 years *10,000 fine

Child Abuse – Maximum penalty is Life imprisonment *10,000 fine / Minimum 10 years with $10,000 fine

 Released by:  Sheriff K.C. Hamp