Defense attorneys withdraw from McIver case

Credit: Bob Andres

Credit: Bob Andres

The defense team for Claud "Tex" McIver is falling apart, as two of his lawyers announced today that they are no longer representing the prominent Atlanta attorney accused of murdering his wife.

William Hill, who has served as lead defense attorney, filed a notice today that he is withdrawing as counsel.

MORE: Attorney shake-up in McIver case

Meanwhile, attorney Stephen Maples also told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today that he is leaving the case.

Credit: BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Credit: BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Neither attorney elaborated as to the reason for their departure.

McIver is now represented solely by attorney Bruce Harvey.

McIver remains in the Alpharetta annex of the Fulton County Jail.

Read more about McIver's remaining attorney and how the personnel shake-up could impact the scheduled March 5 trial date at myAJC.com.

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