Several updates to report on the cases involving Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, convict Kevin Bronson and Grace College Professor Dr. Mark Soto. Bronson’s attorney, Erin Kinsman, filed a motion to withdraw as attorney on May 2 and Judge Evan Roberts approved Kinsman’s withdrawal. The court appointed Cliff Williams and Peter Todd as Bronson’s attorneys Tuesday. Also on May 2, Soto and his attorney, Scott Lennox, filed a motion for determination of proper jury venire. Special Prosecutor Nelson Chipman Jr. filed a motion to draw the jury pool from counties contiguous to Kosciusko on Monday. Then, on Wednesday, Rovenstine filed a verified motion of objection to the state’s request for change of venue. Bronson and Soto have jury trials set for Dec. 13. Rovenstine’s trial is set for Feb. 7.
