Witnesses are scheduled for testimony today in the felony preliminary hearing for a Garnett man who, prosecutors say, dispensed methamphetamine as a sexual party favor for other men at his Garnett home, then claimed a search warrant of his property should be tossed out because the local judge who signed it, knew him and knew of his activities. Court records show subpoenas returned from local law officers and from Fourth District Magistrate Judge, Kevin Kimball, who Emerson alleged knew him and knew of his activities at the house before signing a warrant for its search. In an August 19th letter, Kimball denied having any knowledge of Emerson outside his frequent performances with the Chamber Players Community Theater.
Emerson faces 12 felonies and a misdemeanor, ranging from possession of methamphetamine to distribution with the aid of a telephone. Today’s hearing is set for 9:30 this morning in Anderson County District Court.
