Case of woman accused of setting Mobile hospital room on fire heads to grand jury

By CNN Newsource

Published February 7, 2024 8:12 AM

By Web Staff

MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A grand jury will be getting the case of the woman accused of setting fire to a Mobile hospital room.

Robin Dyess gave up her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

The fire happened last month at Mobile Infirmary. No one was hurt.

Dyess has been referred to a new mental health program. If she completes the program, it could result in a lighter sentence or the charges being dropped, according to court records

The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office would have to sign off on allowing her to enter the program.

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