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Retrial in 1997 rape, attempted murder resumes Tuesday

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The retrial of a man accused of raping and leaving for dead a Bakersfield woman nearly 30 years ago resumed Tuesday morning. Michael Allen Fontes, 53, faces charges including attempted murder and aggravated mayhem. 17 News is live blogging Tuesday’s proceedings.

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    Retrial begins in 1997 rape, attempted murder case in Bakersfield (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The retrial of the man accused of the brutal attack 30 years ago against Cari Anderson, who was raped and left for dead with her throat slit, began Monday in Superior Court. Michael Allen Fontes, 53, faces charges including attempted murder and aggravated mayhem.

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    Retrial in 1997 rape, attempted murder resumes Tuesday (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The retrial of a man accused of raping and leaving for dead a Bakersfield woman nearly 30 years ago resumed Tuesday morning. Michael Allen Fontes, 53, faces charges including attempted murder and aggravated mayhem. 17 News is live blogging Tuesday’s proceedings.

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