Today is the start of the trial of 18 year old Jocori Scarborough who has been charged with second-degree rape among other counts for allegedly assaulting a Parkside High School student last May.
The state has said it will introduce DNA evidence into the case along with a recovered handgun.
Scarborough is also charged with possession of a regulated firearm under the age of 21.
The case remains in Wicomico County Circuit Court despite defense efforts in late August to get the trial moved to a different jurisdiction because of the extensive media coverage.
Scarborough’s attorney says it has not been decided if his client will take the stand.
