Jesse Mathews Attorneys ask for Continuance
648 views · Published 29 October 2012 · 1:50 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics
By Drew Bollea The attorneys for Jesse Mathews, the man accused of killing Chattanooga Police Department Sgt. Tim Chapin in April of 2011, have asked for a continuance in the court proceedings. Judge Barry Steelman denied this request saying they have progressed too far in the case and have already summoned jurors. Mathews' attorneys Lee Davis and Bryan Hoss said they would not have time to prepare for a January trial while they work to allow a crucial witness for the defense into the case. Davis argues that testimony from Steve Neff should be acceptable in Mathews' trial. Neff was the federal prosecutor in the case against Mathews' family members. Davis says Neff's testimony will show the manipulation and control that Mathew's mother had over him.Hamilton County District Attorney Bill Cox says Neff's testimony "is not evidence," only opinion and should not be allowed. Judge Steelman said he would take Davis' argument into consideration.Both sides must have a finalized version of the questions the want to ask the jury by next week. Jury selection is scheduled for November 7th in Nashville.
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