From today's Daily Times:

"Charged with first-degree murder and related offenses, William Ernest, of the 3400 block of Commerce Circle, was accompanied by his daughter, his son-in-law and his defense attorney when he surrendered at police headquarters Tuesday morning.

“Mr. Ernest is absolutely guilty of loving his wife of 59 years,” defense attorney Richard Daubenberger said Tuesday night. “He did not commit these heinous allegations and we look forward to defending the allegations in court.”

No, Ernest is accused of commiting an heinous acts. The DA's office is committing the allegations, and it will be defending the allegations in court. Mr. Daubenberger will be defending Mr. Ernest by challenging the allegations.