Defense Refuses to Hold Hearing without Defendant Present

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A defense attorney would not make representations without his client present.

Tony Horne is charged with kidnapping.

Kevann Gardner, Horne’s attorney, said April 27 that he would not make representations without Horne present. Horne is currently in isolation and could not attend the virtual meeting.

Judge Todd Edelman order that the prosecution find out if Horne is available to speak or be part of his next hearing. He said that if Horne is not available for the next hearing, Gardner should be prepared to make representations.

A status hearing is scheduled for June 19.