Trial set for former prison counselor

A trial has been set for a former prison convict who used to mentor other prisoners and now faces drug charges.In May, Najmuddeen Abdus Salaam, 46, of Marion, pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of drugs and trafficking in drugs, which are first-degree felonies, and was scheduled to stand trial on Aug. 9.However, in July a new attorney, ... (more)