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Anna Margaret Bettencourt, 38 of Wendell, was arraigned on Wednesday by Gooding County Magistrate Judge Casey Robinson, who advised Bettencourt of the charges. Both carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Violations reportedly occurred between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30, 2008.
Bettencourt's preliminary hearing was set for 8:30 a.m., March 19 in Gooding County. Due to a conflict of interest, the Gooding County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will petition the court to appoint a special prosecuting attorney.
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