Trial Begins for Accused Kidnapper and Rapist Cleotha Abston in Separate Case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The trial is set to begin this week for Cleotha Abston, the man accused of kidnapping and killing a Memphis school teacher. However, before facing charges related to the teacher’s death, Abston is expected to go to trial for a separate rape case. The trial for Alicia Franklin’s rape case commenced on Monday, with jury selection taking place. Abston faces charges of aggravated rape, especially aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with Franklin’s case. It is worth noting that WREG, the news outlet covering the story, typically … Read more