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The judge postponed the life sentence tariff hearing until after the September trial.

Convictions on all counts would likely be the equivalent of a life sentence for the 55-year-old Combs.

Authorities say Tyler Yates, another inmate serving a life sentence at the Sacramento lockup, is also being investigated for his alleged involvement in two suspected homicides this year.

She added that she was satisfied Kelly was the one who pulled the trigger but concluded that a life sentence for Kelly was "not justified".

In a victim impact statement, the girl's mother said her daughter had developed post traumatic stress disorder and "carries a life sentence of her own".