A man facing kidnapping charges was in court Thursday in Baxter County. 36 year old Eli Michael Weedman allegedly has a long list of prior arrests, He has had 17 previous felony convictions and has spent some time in prison. Weedman allegedly forced Jayme Marie Waldrip to leave with him at gunpoint although he denies the accusation. Weedman had his trial date set for January 22nd in Baxter County