Man Accused Of Kidnapping Was In Court Thursday

A man accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint, was in court Thursday in Baxter County. 36 year old Eli Weedman faces several charges including, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief and being a habitual offender.  Weedman told the court he has yet to meet with his attorney and he is schedule to go to trial January 22nd.  Weedman acting as his own attorney filed papers to disqualify 14th Judicial District Prosecuting attorney Davis Ethredge.  Weedman refutes information gathered by investigators who looked into the incident. Weedman denies forcing the woman to leave with him, saying she uis a friend and he just rode with her to work in Mountain Home. Weedman has a history of felony arrests.