Man who allegedly hacked downtown LA trees with a chainsaw ordered to stand trial
After the value of each hacked tree was assessed, Samuel Patrick Groft, 44, was charged with 9 felony counts.
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After the value of each hacked tree was assessed, Samuel Patrick Groft, 44, was charged with 9 felony counts.
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