Man accused of killing baby remains jailed without bond

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Photo by: Robert K. Yosay

Judge John Durkin listens to testimony - Terrance Tate, whose confession was suppressed by the 7th District Court of Appeals, 8:30 a.m. The prosecution is appealing the suppression to the Ohio Supreme Court. Tate faces the death penalty.

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Terrance Tate, of Youngstown.

YOUNGSTOWN — Terrance Tate, who is charged with beating a baby to death in April 2006, will be jailed without bond until the judge who will preside over his trial can decide what bond, if any, is now appropriate.

Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court said Tate is to remain in jail without bond until Judge John M. Durkin can have a hearing and decide the matter.

At the prosecution’s request, Judge Krichbaum, the court’s administrative judge, conducted today’s bond hearing because Judge Durkin was on vacation.

Tate, 23, of Hilton Avenue, faces an aggravated murder charge in the fatal beating of Javonte Covington on his first birthday.

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