Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Trial Reset for Lawmaker Accused of Beating His Wife
LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) — The misdemeanor domestic violence trial for a Mississippi lawmaker has been delayed because a local prosecutor stepped down from the case.
Second-term Republican state Rep. Doug McLeod of Lucedale originally was set for trial July 9 in George County Justice Court. The Sun Herald reports the new date is Aug. 20.
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said her office will take over the prosecution.
George County sheriff's deputies say McLeod bloodied his wife's nose after she didn't undress quickly enough when he wanted to have sex. Deputies report McLeod was drunk when they arrived at the couple's home May 18.
Read more: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/jul/03/trial-reset-lawmaker-accused-beating-his-wife/
