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Hadnot detention hearing in Beaumont draws rally

The parents of a Jasper man charged with selling drugs linked to Alfred Wright's death rallied Wednesday morning outside the federal courthouse in Beaumont, denying their son had anything to do with Wright's death.

 

A detention hearing for 28-year old Shane Hadnot was held yesterday morning. Sharon Hadnot, the mother of Shane Hadnot, says her son may be guilty of selling drugs but he's not guilty of murder.

 

Members of the New Black Panther Party attended the rally in support of the Wright and Hadnot families. A federal grand jury last week indicted Hadnot on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death, and distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death.

 

Prosecutors say he sold drugs Wright took that led to his death. Last week, relatives of Wright and supporters held a rally in downtown Houston, claiming the investigation and charges are a "cover up." Supporters of Hadnot are making the same contention.

 

According to the indictment, Hadnot admitted selling a gram of cocaine and three Xanax tablets to Wright, but not meth.

 

Hadnot is not charged with murder. He agreed to detention yesterday until a pre-trial hearing is held September 22nd.

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