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Man Accused in Peoria Home Invasion is on Trial

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Story Published: Jun 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM CST

A man accused of taking part in a home invasion and shooting testified on behalf of prosecutors Wednesday.

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Anthony Anderson is on trial for allegedly shooting Joe Pocius in the head in September.

Prosecutors say Anderson and two other men entered the home on Starr Street in Peoria demanding money and drugs.

Anderson's accomplices are testifying against him as part of a plea bargain.

The prosecution argues that when Pocius struck Anderson, Anderson shot Pocius in the head. Pocius remains paralyzed from the shooting.

Because of Anderson's previous convictions, he faces up to 60 years in prison. The trial could end as early as Thursday.

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Wednesday, Jun 24 at 1:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...

the man is still on trial not convicted!!!Ya all need not be so quick to hang the man.

Wednesday, Jun 24 at 1:01 PM Anonymous wrote ...

what we need is the torah as the instruction of the land. under the torah people who commit these crimes on the innocent are to be stoned to death. we need the torah to be the law of the land Yahweh be exalted

Wednesday, Jun 24 at 12:59 PM Anonymous wrote ...

it's time to bring back public hangings

Wednesday, Jun 24 at 12:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...

good riddens, i hope he gets what he deserves!!!!

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