Cedeno Trial Set To Start Jan. 14

SANTO DOMINGO, DR -- A Dominican judge Thursday set Jan. 14 for the beginning of the involuntary manslaughter trial of Houston Astro outfielder Cesar Cedeno, 22, charged with the Dec. 11 pistol slaying of a lady friend. Cedeno could draw a maximum three-year sentence if convicted, but the judge could free him under Dominican law, even if he is convicted. Cedeno was freed on $10,000 bail Dec. 31.

[source: upi]