Retrial For Powderly Sex Crime Defendant

Sixth District Judge Wes Tidwell withdrew a defendant’s guilty plea during the punishment phase of the trial of a Powderly man charged with ten counts of child pornography and two assault of a peace officer charges. The defendant, Jimmy Carr, testified about the physical and sexual abuse he had suffered as well as major mental health problems throughout his life. He also didn’t understand the punishment he faced. The entire trial will have start again at the beginning.