Arraignment for John Russell Carver Accused in DeKalb Church Assault
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man accused of the brutal rape of a woman inside a Dekalb County church is due back in court in Wednesday moing.
An arraignment is scheduled for John Russell Carter.
Police say Carter beat, raped and robbed a woman last February at the St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain. Detectives say DNA links him to the attack.
Carter faces a 12 count indictment in the case.
Records show he has an extensive rap sheet, including armed robbery and possession of cocaine dating back to 1989.
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