Crime & Safety

Murder, Assault Charges Dropped Against Andrea Sneiderman

The world of social media was ablaze on Friday about the large diamond ring Sneiderman wore during the pre-trial hearing.

Written by Tim Darnell of Tucker Patch

The three most serious charges against Andrea Sneiderman were formally withdrawn during a Friday afternoon pre-trial hearing.

DeKalb DA Robert James asked the court to drop the malice murder and aggravated assault charges against Sneiderman. At about 5:30 pm, Judge Gregory Adams agreed to allow the charges to be dropped.  

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Sneiderman will still go on trial beginning Monday, facing four counts of perjury, seven counts of making false statements and one count each of hindering the apprehension of a criminal.

Each charge carries maximum sentences ranging from five to 10 years in prison, according to the AJC.

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Sneiderman was facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of her husband. Her former boss, Hemy Neuman, was found guilty, but insane, of shooting Rusty Sneiderman outside a Dunwoody daycare in 2010, a story that was reported first on Dunwoody Patch.


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