Feb 3 trial set for former Speaker of the House

The Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian reports a Feb. 3 trial date has been set for former Speaker of the House Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, on an assault charge:

Jetton is accused of assaulting Mary Elizabeth Lowe of Sikeston, Mo. at her home last November. Jetton is accused of hitting Lowe on the head, choking her, and beating her during rough sexual intercourse.


Photographs entered into evidence at Jetton's preliminary hearing in February showed Lowe had injuries to her face, neck and leg.