Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes gives closing statements Friday, March 1, 2019, during the transit trial at the Lee County Justice Center in Opelika.
Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes points at defendant Tony Patillo during closing statements Friday, March 1, 2019, at the Lee County Justice Center in Opelika.
Auburn police detective Chelsea Williams holds up evidence, a pair of shorts belonging to the victim, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, during the second day of the Tiger Transit rape trial at the Lee County Justice Center in Opelika.
Defendant Tony Patillo, left, speaks with his attorney, Jon Taylor, right, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, during the second day of the Tiger Transit rape trial at the Lee County Justice Center in Opelika.
Lee County Assistant District Attorney Clay Thomas leans against a television display Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2109, while the court watches body camera footage.
Defendant Tony Martin Patillo, of Columbus, Ga., sits inside Judge Christopher Hughes’ courtroom Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at the Lee County Justice Center during jury selection. Patillo is facing sex-related charges in connection to the sexual assault of an 18-year-old Auburn University student in fall 2017.
Defendant Tony Martin Patillo, of Columbus, Ga., speaks with his attorney inside Judge Christopher Hughes’ courtroom Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at the Lee County Justice Center during jury selection. Patillo is facing sex-related charges in connection to the sexual assault of an 18-year-old Auburn University student in fall 2017.
