Rahm Asks Dismissal of Charge
Athens (Sp.) - Charles Tessmer, Dallas attorney, filed a motion in district court here Monday to dismiss the murder indictment against Dr. C. C. Rahm, Brownsboro, charged with the shooting death of Thurman Jackson in the Brownsboro school board brawl last June 16.
Tessmer said he will ask for an early hearing.
He said he filed the motion on the basis that the grand jury that indicted Rahm had an unauthorized person present. He said only 12 of 16 persons summoned appeared and that the grand jury was discharged after the question was examined as to whether one member had paid his poll tax.
He said the sheriff picked up a salesman off the street and that the grand jury was resworn along with the member the sheriff picked up. Tessmer said the defense contended the man picked up was not a qualified juror.
He said Dr. Rahm and he, Rahm's attorney, will not ask for a change of venue. He said he believes a fair trial can be had in Henderson County and that Dr. Rahm is wiling to be tried by the citizens of this county. Dr. Rahm was secretary of the board.
Dallas Morning News
Tuesday, September 13, 1960
Section 4, Page 16
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