Prosecutors said Neel offered the tape to defense attorneys for the three other guards, but they refused it. The attorneys, along with McMahon, have filed a motion to remove Neel from the case. Neel reacted angrily to the allegations. Circuit Judge Larry Turner set a May 17 hearing and said he would appoint another prosecutor to determine if Neel violated state laws. Their trial on second-degree murder charges is scheduled to begin July 16, but Turner said Wednesday it would probably be delayed.
Prosecutors say they plan additional charges against the four guards and other corrections officers.
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