State v. Brown

{¶ 1} Appellant, Anthony David Brown, contends that his counsel was ineffective because counsel did not assert that Brown’s right to a speedy trial had been *122violated. For the reasons that follow, we conclude that Brown’s counsel was not ineffective and affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

{¶ 2} On June 16, 2000, a grand jury in Fayette County returned an indictment charging Brown with the rape and abduction of Patti Burden. At the request of the prosecution, the court of common pleas ordered Brown held without bail pending trial and scheduled a jury trial for September 5, 2000. On July…