Update. Joseph Billera 

Update. Joseph Billera

The December 18th, 2004 Statesman Journal Newspaper reveals that Mr. Billera will be changing his plea from innocent in on Tuesday, December 21st. The newspaper does not state that Mr. Billera is changing the plea to guilty.


"A Houck Middle School band teacher facing multiple sex-related charges is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a change of plea.

Joseph Billera, 30, is charged with second-degree rape, first- and second-degree sex abuse, second-degree sodomy and one count of endangering the welfare of a minor in connection with four former students.

He pleaded innocent to all charges at his arraignment Nov. 12. His court appearance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Marion County Circuit Court."

-- Jody Lawrence-Turner