Parmeter case assigned to Gila County judge
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The case against former Eastern Arizona College basketball coach Tim Parmeter was postponed after Graham County Superior Court Judge R. Douglas Holt cited a conflict of interest Aug. 5.
After having his preliminary hearing postponed twice before it was eventually waived, Parmeter was scheduled to have his arraignment before Holt on Aug. 18. Because of the conflict, the matter has been assigned to Gila County Superior Court Judge Peter Cahill.
A new arraignment date has not been set, and where it will be is still in question, according to Deputy County Attorney Garrett Whiting.
“We’re still working out the logistics and getting all three calendars together,” he said.
Whiting said while it is not known whether court appearances will take place in Safford or Globe, a sentencing would most likely take place in Safford.
Parmeter was arrested April 11 on a single charge of sexual conduct with a minor.
The charge stems from an alleged two-year relationship with an EAC student that began when she was 16. The victim said she and Parmeter had numerous sexual relations at various places, including his home and school office.
