Third time for Deedy is definitely not a charm

It’s a travesty that Christopher Deedy could stand trial for a third time in the killing of Kollin Elderts.

Defense lawyers persuasively argued that a third trial would violate legal prohibitions against the government continually taking a defendant to trial until it gets a conviction and violate Deedy’s constitutional rights against double jeopardy. But Circuit Judge Karen Ahn ruled Friday that the federal agent will be tried on manslaughter and gun charges. Ahn herself instructed Deedy’s original jury that evidence in the case did not support a manslaughter charge; it came back with a hung jury on a murder charge. She reversed herself in the second trial, but he still wasn’t convicted; that jury acquitted Deedy of murder and could not reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge.

It’s important to sympathize with victims, but the accused have rights, too. Deedy’s are being trampled.

Another star in Saint Louis School’s constellation

There’s much to like about the evolving success story of Glenn Medeiros, newly named president of Saint Louis School.

Those, uh, mature enough to remember the ’80s might forever remember Medeiros as the pop star that he was, for his chart-topping hit, "Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You."

But the national music scene was only Medeiros’ first chapter, and he was akamai indeed to realize that. He went on to earn various degrees, culminating with a doctorate in education from USC. He’s taught in public and private schools, and gained administrative experience. Come July 1, Medeiros will lead Saint Louis School, along with newly named principal, Sione Thompson.

Adaptability and finding fits — important lessons in life.