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Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones set for jury trial on DUI charges in February

HOWELL, Mich.Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will face a jury trial in February.

Jones is facing drunk driving charges in a widely publicized arrest on I-96 that occurred in April. He was sent to jail in September after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.

Upon arriving at the jail, law enforcement reportedly found a handcuff key taped to the lawmaker’s foot. Two more charges were added against Jones.

Read more: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones released from jail after bond posted

Jones said no to a plea deal and will face a jury trial. He was back in court on Friday (Dec. 17) for a hearing as he remains free on bond. The issue of bond came up in court on Friday and the attorney for Jones requested changes.

The defense asked for a number of bond modifications including removing Jones’ alcohol tether and allowing him to move around during the day to meet constituents. The judge denied those requests.


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