06-06-2012, 01:39 AM
Toledoan charged in deaths gets new lawyer
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A Toledo man charged in the asphyxiation deaths of a Springfield Township couple was appointed a new lawyer Tuesday to advise him on a potential conflict of interest involving one of his two already appointed attorneys.
Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Dean Mandros appointed Jonathan Cherry to assist Samuel Williams, who faces the death penalty if convicted of multiple charges. Williams, 24, of 1626 Kelsey Ave. is one of two men charged in the Jan. 31, 2011, asphyxiation deaths of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke in a Longacre Lane home.
The issue involves whether Williams' attorney, John Thebes, has a conflict of interest because he had previously represented one of the possible witnesses in the case. Williams has expressed in court a desire to keep Mr. Thebes as his attorney and said he would sign a form waiving any potential conflict.
Judge Mandros asked Mr. Cherry to consult with Williams prior to a June 15 hearing date.
Both Williams and co-defendant Cameo Pettaway, 22, of 133 Essex St., are charged with two counts of aggravated murder, one count of aggravated burglary, and two counts of kidnapping. Both men are scheduled to go to trial July 17.
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A Toledo man charged in the asphyxiation deaths of a Springfield Township couple was appointed a new lawyer Tuesday to advise him on a potential conflict of interest involving one of his two already appointed attorneys.
Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Dean Mandros appointed Jonathan Cherry to assist Samuel Williams, who faces the death penalty if convicted of multiple charges. Williams, 24, of 1626 Kelsey Ave. is one of two men charged in the Jan. 31, 2011, asphyxiation deaths of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke in a Longacre Lane home.
The issue involves whether Williams' attorney, John Thebes, has a conflict of interest because he had previously represented one of the possible witnesses in the case. Williams has expressed in court a desire to keep Mr. Thebes as his attorney and said he would sign a form waiving any potential conflict.
Judge Mandros asked Mr. Cherry to consult with Williams prior to a June 15 hearing date.
Both Williams and co-defendant Cameo Pettaway, 22, of 133 Essex St., are charged with two counts of aggravated murder, one count of aggravated burglary, and two counts of kidnapping. Both men are scheduled to go to trial July 17.
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