August Trial Date Set for Pendergast

An August trial date has been set for Effingham resident Robert Pendergast.

The 57-year-old Pendergast is being held on a count of aggravated battery. He is charged with placing a choke hold on 53-year-old Corey Stice of Effingham during an incident at a home in Effingham in May. Stice later died.

Pendergast's trial date Tuesday was set for August 28. A pre-trial hearing will be held on August 17.

Pendergast is being held on $100,000 bond.