Furlough Cancelled For Commerce Sexual Assault Suspect

Hunt County District Judge Richard A. Beacom has revoked the furlough given to an elderly Commerce man charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. 73 year old Ernest Thomas Smith had been granted the furlough because of serious medical issues and was ordered to remain at his home until his trial. He has now been ordered back to the Hunt County Detention Center. A trial date has not been set.