Next Steps After Formal Arraignment of Kevin Seelinger

Kevin Seelinger, the Pennsylvania Parole officer accused of shooting and killing Marchello Woodard last July faced his formal arraignment in Erie County Court on Tuesday.

During the arraignment at 9:00 in the morning in Judge John Trucilla’s courtroom, Seelinger was read and waived his rights. The parole officer who is suspended without pay said he understood the charges, and waived a further explanation.

Judge Trucilla asked the District Attorney’s office which degree of murder they are pursuing. The response from District Attorney Beth Hirz is a first degree for murder conviction.

So for now, the court will not set bond or bail for Seelinger…

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