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Zoloft defense decision to come in late summer

A Nassau County judge yesterday set Sept. 8 as the trial date for an assault case in which the antidepressant Zoloft plays a key role.

District Court Judge Rhonda Fischer said she plans to rule on a prosecution motion to disallow a key defense witness at least two weeks before the misdemeanor trial.

Brandon Hampson, 39, of Coram, is accused of punching and kicking his ex-girlfriend,...

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