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NewsMarch 16, 2001

Two Southeast Missouri men were indicted on charges of bank robbery Thursday, an assistant U.S. attorney said. Myron Lee Tillman, 23, was indicted for bank robbery and using a firearm during a crime. Hosea Laverne Williams, 25, was indicted for bank robbery...

Two Southeast Missouri men were indicted on charges of bank robbery Thursday, an assistant U.S. attorney said.

Myron Lee Tillman, 23, was indicted for bank robbery and using a firearm during a crime. Hosea Laverne Williams, 25, was indicted for bank robbery.

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The two men, both of Howardville, Mo., are accused of robbing the Bank of New Madrid in Lilbourn, Mo., of about $5,800 on Feb. 23.

A jury trial for both defendants is scheduled for May 29.

If found guilty, Williams will face a maximum of 25 years in prison while Tillman could face a maximum of life in prison.

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