Jashawn Jefferson trial delayed again, leading to upset judge
A DeSoto County court will try a third time in December to seat a jury that will decide whether or not Jashawn Jefferson is guilty of multiple felony indictments. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
For the second time this year, a trial for a DeSoto County man accused of opening fire on three teenagers was delayed recently, leading to rising tensions between the District Attorney’s Office and County Circuit Court Judge Celeste Wilson.
Jashawn Jefferson was scheduled to appear in court Monday, Nov. 18, for a second attempt to seat a jury. That date follows a delay from April, which resulted in the court ordering DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton’s office to pay more than $2,000 for not being prepared.
Now, another trial date for Jefferson was canceled.
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Rob Moore
Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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