Baker Trial Now Set For December

TYLER – The trial for former Smith County Judge Joel Baker has been rescheduled. Baker had been scheduled to go on trial October 31st. But at a Thursday pre-trial hearing, Attorney General’s Office prosecutor Daniel Brody requested a continuance. Visiting Judge Jack Carter agreed and rescheduled the trial for the week of December 12th. Baker was indicted in June on three counts of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. The charges stem from meetings in which the commissioners agreed to purchase traffic cameras for school zones. Baker has resigned his position, effective November 4th.