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OAKLAND, Calif. ( NewsNation ) — The 27-year-old man charged with shooting the widely beloved and former Oakland community college football coach John Beam made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will continue to be held without bail.

The hearing was brief, lasting only about 15 minutes, during which Irving Jr. remained stoic and focused on the judge. He did not enter a plea, as his public defender requested a continuance of the case.

Cedric Irving Jr. has been charged with murder and several enhancements in Beam’s death, and he could face 50 years to life in prison if convicted, Alameda County District Attorney Ursul

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