State v. Bell

HUFF, J.:

Appellant, Braxton J. Bell, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. He appeals, asserting the trial judge erred in (1) failing to disqualify the Tenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office and (2) refusing to dismiss a juror. We affirm. 1

FACTUAL/PROCEBURAL BACKGROUND

Braxton Bell was indicted for murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime in regard to the shooting death of Jonathan Gambrell at the Newport Commons apartment complex in Anderson County. The case proceeded to trial, at…