The use of the Amber Alert plan is expected to come under attack in a Tarrant County courtroom as a woman goes on trial for an alleged kidnapping. According to Arlington authorities, however, the alert may very well have saved the life of Raye Lee Bradbury. According to St. John, police jumped to conclusions by sounding the alert named after Amber Hagerman, who was allegedly kidnapped then found murdered in Arlington in 1996. Fallis' attorney said he's concerned members of the jury might compare the seriousness of the Hagerman case with his client's because of the Amber Alert factor.
Prosecutors defend the use of the alert.
Fallis is charged with third-degree kidnapping for allegedly taking the baby without permission. Testimony in her trial starts Tuesday morning. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved. Get personalized traffic reports.