Cleotha Abston will not testify during his trial

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 10, 2024 8:09 PM CT | Published: April 10, 2024 6:25 PM CT

Cleotha Abston chose not to take the stand Wednesday, April 10, during the second day of trial for the alleged rape of Alicia Franklin.

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Julia Baker

Julia Baker

A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.

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