JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Anthony Oyibo -- the man charged with murdering his infant son and crimes against two other children -- has a new lawyer.
A mainstay in high-profile cases in Jacksonville, attorney Hank Coxe has been named to represent Oyibo (pictured, left), who is charged with murder, kidnapping and aggravated battery.
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Judge Peter Dearing Tuesday granted the motion the public defender's office had filed asking to withdraw from the case.
At a hearing Monday, State Attorney Harry Shorstein objected to the motion, saying the public defender's opt out of many major cases, leaving his prosecutors with a lopsided workload.
Oyibo is due back in court June 7 for an arraignment. He remains in the Duval County Jail, held without bond.
Shorstein said Monday the state would likely seek the death penalty against Oyibo.
Previous Stories:
- May 19, 2003: Murder Suspect Quiet, Prosecutor Protests At Hearing
- May 10, 2003: Kidnapping, Murder Suspect In Fair Condition With Burns
- May 9, 2003: Man Accused Of Kidnapping Boy, Killing Baby Captured
- May 7, 2003: Boy Returned; Manhunt On For Alleged Abductor
