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Defense Begins For Driver Accused Of Killing Cyclist In Palm Springs
The prosecution rested and the defense began Mon. in the trial of an unlicensed driver accused of killing a Tour de Palm Springs bicyclist.

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The prosecution rested and the defense began Mon. in the trial of an unlicensed driver accused of killing a Tour de Palm Springs bicyclist.

Clifford John Franken, 53, charged with first-degree murder, robbery, burglary and special circumstance allegations of killing another.
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