Notorious Accused Kidnapper Pleads Not Guilty

Phillip Garrido, who made international headlines in 2009 after being accused of holding a girl as a sex slave for over 20 years, entered a plea of not guilty this week in Northern California. He is charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl and keeping her locked up for over 20 years. The girl eventually gave birth to two children who were allegedly fathered by Garrido. The girl was allegedly kept in tents and sheds behind Garrido’s house.
There was much speculation that Garrido would plead guilty this week. However, his attorneys entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. Garrido was previously indicted by a grand jury.

His attorneys now question whether the selection process for this grand jury was fair. As charged in the indictment, Garrido faces hundreds of years to life in prison if convicted. Garrido’s wife is also facing charges and is looking at over 180 years in prison if convicted.
It will definitely be interesting to see how this case unfolds. Wallin and Klarich will be following this very closely. If you or a loved one is facing any type of criminal charge, it is important to hire an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney!

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