ATLANTA - A massage therapist who's been the source of much speculation in the Tex McIver murder trial took center stage in court on Thursday.
Tex is accused of shooting his wife, Diane McIver, as they rode in an SUV through Midtown Atlanta in 2016.
There were some moments on the stand when Annie Anderson was in tears as she talked about her friendship with Diane. Anderson said she was a massage therapist for both Diane and Tex.
The defense specifically asked the massage therapist about her relationship with Tex.
Defense Lawyer: “Did you have a romantic relationship with Tex McIver?”
Anderson: “Never.”
Defense Lawyer: “Did you ever perform a massage on him in the months following his wife's death?”
Anderson: “1,000 percent no.”
Defense Lawyer: “Did he ever touch you sexually?”
Anderson: “Never.”
Anderson said she had slept on the floor in Tex's bedroom in the days after Diane died but Diane’s young godson was also in the room. She said she and other health aides frequently slept in Tex's room because he had health issues and needed medication at night.
It was also learned in court that shortly after Diane’s death, Tex sold the jewelry his wife was wearing the night she was shot.
BACKGROUND |
McIver is accused of intentionally killing his wife, Diane McIver, on Sept. 25, 2016. Diane McIver died after being shot in the back with a handgun while in the passenger's seat of an SUV. Tex was riding behind her and had a loaded revolver in his lap.According to Tex, the revolver fired on its own and claims that the shooting was "a horrible accident."
Tex is an attorney with the Fisher and Phillips law firm. He is also on the advisory committee of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Gun Violence.
He was originally charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct and felony involuntary manslaughter in September 2016. He was released on a $200,000 bond with conditions that included wearing an ankle monitor, surrendering his passport and having no contact with anyone employed with Diane's business. At the time, he was also told he was not allowed to carry any weapons.
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