LOS ANGELES—A man accused of gunning down Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell at his home in Hacienda Heights pleaded not guilty March 22 to a murder charge.
Superior Court Judge Armenui Amy Ashvanian ordered Carlos Medina, 61, to remain jailed in lieu of just over $2 million bail pending his next appearance May 17 at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse. A date is scheduled to be set then for a hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to require him to stand trial.
Medina is charged with the Feb. 18 killing of the 69-year-old man known as “Bishop Dave,” along with an allegation that he personally used a firearm. He could face up to 35 years to life in state prison if convicted as charged, according to District Attorney George Gascón….