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Ronnie Hyde back in court Monday for upcoming trial for possession of child pornography

Hyde was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of Fred Laster

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ronnie Hyde was back in court on Monday, the first time since his conviction for the murder of 16-year-old Fred Laster, for his upcoming trial for possession of child pornography.

Hyde’s defense lawyers filed a motion for a new trial -- that motion was denied Monday morning.

The child pornography case comes less than two weeks after a jury found Hyde guilty of killing and dismembering 16-year-old Fred Laster in 1994.

Related: Ronnie Hyde, charged in 1994 murder of teen, takes stand in trial

Hyde’s attorney successfully lobbied for the child pornography charges to be tried separately. In total, he’s charged with 25 counts of possession of child pornography.

Related: Judge permits journal entries & other evidence in case of Ronnie Hyde, charged in 1994 murder

Today marks exactly five years since Hyde first appeared in court. Hyde’s next status conference is April 25.


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Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013. She anchors News4Jax at 5:30 and 6:30 and covers Jacksonville city hall.

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