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New Prosecutor Named in Houston Brothers' Case

Kingston, Roane County (WVLT) - A judge has ordered two men accused of killing a Roane County Sheriff's Deputy and his ride along friend to undergo another mental evaluation.

A judge instructed 45-year-old Rocky Houston and 47-year-old Clifford Leon Houston to enter a Middle Tennessee mental health facility for 30 days.

Also Monday, the DA in the case was recused, after filing a motion of conflict of interest.

Gus Radford, a retired DA from Carroll County will take over. Lawyers say the court will hear motions on March 20th.


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