Accused Stepson Killer Requests African-American Lawyer
Posted: 4:47 p.m. CST December 17, 2003Updated: 11:25 p.m. CST December 17, 2003
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison man accused of gunning down his two stepsons last summer will get a new lawyer.
Roger O'Neal was in court Wednesday, asking for new representation.
His request was granted after his current attorney removed himself from the case.
O'Neal told the court he would like an African-American attorney to represent him in his murder trial.
Roger O'Neal was in court Wednesday, asking for new representation.
His request was granted after his current attorney removed himself from the case.
O'Neal told the court he would like an African-American attorney to represent him in his murder trial.
Previous Stories:
- August 13, 2003: Man Accused Of Shooting Stepsons Faces Trial
- June 27, 2003: Madison Man Charged With Killing Stepsons
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