Three Big Court Hearings Next Week: ‘Rockefeller,’ Mooney, Harrington

The most serious , but next week three men charged with more notorious and severe San Marino crimes will appear in court for preliminary hearings.

During a preliminary hearing, a judge decides whether or not enough evidence exists for a case to go to trial.

Check back on Patch for coverage of these proceedings. Hearing times are set for 8:30 a.m. but are subject to change.

“Rockefeller” Charged with San Marino Murder
Hearing Date: Jan. 18
Hearing Location: Alhambra Courthouse

German national when he lived in San Marino in the 80s, before he traveled east and was arrested in 2007 for kidnapping his daughter in Massachusetts, under the name Clark Rockefeller.

The after police said they found new evidence that linked him to the crime scene.

and maintained that his name is Clark Rockefeller.

Former Coach Mike Mooney Charged With Embezzling San Marino High School Funds
Hearing Date: Jan. 17
Hearing Location: Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (Downtown Los Angeles)

After being placed on administrative leave and resigning in fall 2010, through questionable reimbursement requests.

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Pasadena Man Charged With Rape, Attempted Murder of San Marino Woman
Hearing Date: Jan. 17
Hearing Location: Alhambra Courthouse

In a story broken by Patch, The hit man allegedly told police of the plan and did not go through with it.

Check back on Patch for coverage of these proceedings.

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Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Gerhartsreiter claimed to be Clark Rockefeller when he lived in San Marino in the 80s. Patch apologizes for the error.