Friday, January 27, 2012

Central City man on trial for rape today in Marion

A Central City man will stand trial today in Crittenden Circuit Court, accused of second-degree rape.

Ethan Thomas Hughes, 22, of Central City is accused of the crime. Investigators believe he impregnated a 12-year-old Marion girl in 2008.

Hughes will be represented by public defender Paul Sysol. Zac Greenwell will prosecute the case.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin around 9 a.m.