Monday, June 22, 2009
Trial Begins For Jailer Accused Of Rape
Trial got underway Monday (today) for Elliott County Jailer Charles Howard, who's accused of raping a 26 year old female inmate last September while transporting her from Sandy Hook to the Boyd County Jail. The trial is expected to last several days. If convicted, Howard faces up to 20 years in prison. While off the job, but not suspended, he continues to be paid.