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Defender in rape case seeks new attorney

A De Queen, Ark., man charged with rape and kidnapping wants a new attorney instead of the public defender.

Jesus Tapia, 25, is scheduled to return to court June 5 with a new attorney.

He appeared in Sevier County Circuit Court May 8, saying he wanted to hire an attorney instead of using Sevier County Public Defender Norman Cox.

“The family wanted a private attorney instead of a public defender,” said Cox.

A pre-trial date of June 19 was scheduled and a trial date was set for July 9.

He was originally scheduled to go on trial May 14....
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