Trials are now set to begin in the case of a former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery.
Eric Hawkins had his final pretrial hearing at 4pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. Hawkins is facing two related trials on three sets of charges.
The first trial will begin Monday on charges of rape against a then-16-year-old girl in 2015 and aggravated sexual battery against a then-22-year-old las year. Trial is set to go through Aug 23.
The second trial on charges of sexual battery against a then-32year-old woman from 2015 is set to begin on Aug. 26 and could last until Aug. 28.
