Wednesday, August 22 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-08-23 01:57:17 GMT
A judge reduced the bond Wednesday of a Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime. And as of Wednesday afternoon, Mercedes Ayers was free on bond, according to the Cape Girardeau County Jail.
A judge reduced the bond Wednesday of a Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime. And as of Wednesday afternoon, Mercedes Ayers was free on bond, according to the Cape Girardeau County Jail.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
The Cape Girardeau teen accused of a hate crime pleaded guilty Monday in court.
Mercedes Ayers, 17, was also accused of burglary, but the court dropped that charge.
She'll be sentenced in November.
Police say Ayers beat a woman outside her Cape Girardeau home in July while yelling homosexual slurs at her.
Jeana Terry suffered serious injuries in the ordeal. Terry and her partner say they are surprised but relieved with the plea of guilty.
"We didn't want to have to go to trial," said Terry. "They know what they did was wrong. I hope she'll use this as an opportunity to turn her life around. I'd like to see her finish school, that would mean a lot to me."
Terry says she hopes the sentence sends a message, but still gives Ayers a second chance.
"Everybody's life is changed forever," said Terry. "But, I don't want this to take her life away."
The Ayers family did not return our calls or messages.
In September, Ayers told us she has nothing against homosexuals and feels she and her family were victims of racism. Ayers says she wants to finish school, become a dental hygienist, and take care of her family.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:06 PM EDT2012-08-15 00:06:20 GMT
A Cape Girardeau teen will face hate crime charges as an adult. Mercedes Ayers, 17, faces third degree assault as a hate crime and burglary charges. According to a probable cause statement, on
A Cape Girardeau teen will face hate crime charges as an adult. Mercedes Ayers, 17, faces third degree assault as a hate crime and burglary charges.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
Mercedes Ayers (Source: Missouri Vinelink)
Jeana Terry suffered serious injuries in the ordeal.
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