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Theft suspect enters plea Print E-mail
Written by John Saiz / Patterson Irrigator /   
Friday, 18 April 2008


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Serena Essapour, the 22-year-old Turlock woman suspected of stealing Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini’s identity, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Prosecutors suspect Essapour stole DeMartini’s identity and racked up close to $10,000 in debt after receiving two credit cards. Essapour will be in court again June 6 when a trial date is expected to be set.

Essapour acquired DeMartini’s information after he co-signed a car loan for her and provided a $6,500 down payment in 2005. DeMartini formed a friendship with her after she helped with a political campaign with which DeMartini had been associated.

On April 1, the married DeMartini testified that he did not have a sexual relationship with Essapour.

Essapour also said there was not a sexual relationship.

Prosecuting attorney Dawna Frenchie requested the court schedule four weeks for the trial. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Thomas Zeff said the trial should not take half that long.

“These charges are not that complicated,” Zeff said. “It shouldn’t even take two weeks.”

Essapour’s attorney Tina Glandian told the court that the defense team plans to file a motion for the case to be dismissed. That motion will likely be addressed at the June 6 hearing.

To reach John Saiz at the Irrigator, call 892-6187 or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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