McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - A preliminary hearing is
set for June 3 to determine whether three former Oklahoma State
Penitentiary guards should be bound over for trial on manslaughter
charges.
The three are charged in last year's death of
inmate Julius Parker, who died of smoke inhalation after starting a fire
in his cell.
Prosecutors charged David Anderson, David Willis
and Jay Nair on Feb. 1 with second-degree manslaughter and one count of
willful neglect to perform duty.
Attorney Michael Parks, who represents Willis, said he believes his client will be exonerated if the case goes to
trial. Nair's attorney, Michael Contreras, says his client performed his
duties as ordered and did nothing wrong.
Anderson's attorney did not return a call seeking comment. Prison officials declined to comment.
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