Comment on Curtis Jones, accused of killing Iowa City cabdriver in June, decides not to represent himself at trial

IOWA CITY — A man accused of killing an Iowa City cabdriver in June, after much discussion with a judge and his public defenders Friday, decided not to represent himself during a trial scheduled to begin Oct. 17 in Johnson County District Court.Curtis C. Jones, 41, charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Ricky Lillie, 46, on June 27 in Iowa City, told 6th Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros he wanted a “hybrid” form of representation — meaning he may choose to make his opening statement, question certain witnesses and take the lead on other points during the trial, but also would have his lawyers present.Jones first said it wasn’t his intention to represent himself.