06-14-2012, 03:12 PM
AP/AL.com
OPELIKA, Alabama -- Accused Auburn shooter Desmonte Leonard appeared in Lee County District Court on Thursday to hear he's being charged with three counts of murder and two counts of second-degree assault.
At least 18 law enforcement officials ringed the court room. Leonard was in court to hear the charges under the state's 72-hour law for defendants to hear charges.
Leonard's hands were shackled. He was brought to the Lee County court room from a Montgomery jail. He left the courtroom to be booked in the Lee County Jail.
Authorities eventually took him back to the Montgomery County Jail.
It was his first public appearance since eluding police for three days after the shooting. He surrendered to authorities on Tuesday night in Montgomery.
Leonard showed little emotions.
"He's fine under the circumstances. He's holding up well," said attorney Denise Simmons, who met Leonard this morning. WHO GIVES A DAMN?
She was asked if Leonard showed remorse.
"He's a young man in a situation who is in a situation right now."
"He was informed of charges, which he was already aware of. The next step would possibility be a preliminary hearing," said Simmons.
she is asking for a change of venue.
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OPELIKA, Alabama -- Accused Auburn shooter Desmonte Leonard appeared in Lee County District Court on Thursday to hear he's being charged with three counts of murder and two counts of second-degree assault.
At least 18 law enforcement officials ringed the court room. Leonard was in court to hear the charges under the state's 72-hour law for defendants to hear charges.
Leonard's hands were shackled. He was brought to the Lee County court room from a Montgomery jail. He left the courtroom to be booked in the Lee County Jail.
Authorities eventually took him back to the Montgomery County Jail.
It was his first public appearance since eluding police for three days after the shooting. He surrendered to authorities on Tuesday night in Montgomery.
Leonard showed little emotions.
"He's fine under the circumstances. He's holding up well," said attorney Denise Simmons, who met Leonard this morning. WHO GIVES A DAMN?
She was asked if Leonard showed remorse.
"He's a young man in a situation who is in a situation right now."
"He was informed of charges, which he was already aware of. The next step would possibility be a preliminary hearing," said Simmons.
she is asking for a change of venue.