ORLANDO, Fla. – A prominent southeast developer charged with second-degree murder in his wife's shooting death in Florida pleaded not guilty.
J. Robert Ward entered the plea Thursday during a bond hearing. His attorney is asking that the 61-year-old developer be released on bail since he doesn't have a prior criminal record.
Ward is a self-made millionaire who in recent years had suffered crushing financial troubles. The shooting took place in the couple's multimillion-dollar home in Isleworth, one of Orlando's most prosperous neighborhoods.
The home was once owned by pro golfer Arnold Palmer. The neighborhood is home to several sports stars.
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