MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Birmingham attorney plans to represent the man accused of poisoning the oak trees at Auburn’s Toomer’s Corner.
Glennon Threatt Jr. said Wednesday he has spoken with Harvey Updyke Jr. by phone and filed a notice of appearance in Lee County Circuit Court.
Three attorneys have withdrawn from the case.
Circuit Clerk Corinne Hurst says her office has received the faxed notice from Threatt, but it won’t be official until received in person, electronically or through mail.
Threatt’s office says it was sent Tuesday through first-class mail. Threatt, who represented ex-Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford, says he’s taken this case pro bono.
Updyke is free on bond on a first-degree criminal mischief charge. Threatt says a preliminary hearing will be held March 2.
