A FREEDOM MAN, CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE NOVEMBER STABBING OF HIS BROTHER, WILL BE HELD TO ANSWER ON A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE INSTEAD. AFTER 3 DAYS OF TESTIMONY, SANTA CRUZ SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE STEPHEN SIEGEL RULED ON FRIDAY THAT THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE FOR A MURDER CHARGE. 20 YEAR OLD AUTREYDREZ MALDONADO IS EXPECTED BACK IN COURT ON JANUARY 31ST TO HAVE A TRIAL DATE SET. HE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD CUSTODY IN LIEU OF 7 HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BAIL.
