Hubbard Trial Continued to March

The trial of Effingham resident Martin Hubbard was continued one month during a pre-trial hearing Thursday.

The 67-year-old Hubbard faces charges of predatory criminal sexual assault to a child.

The case was to go to trial on February 28. Judge Kevin Parker granted a defense motion for a continuation of the trial to March 28. A pre-trial hearing on hearsay evidence was scheduled for February 24, and a final pre-trial is now scheduled for March 17.

Hubbard remains in custody in Effingham County Jail.