A suspect in two fights that occurred Sept. 27 in front of La Bamba’s Mexican Restaurant was in court for a second initial appearance Tuesday.

Lee E. Graham, 35, had an appearance rescheduled from Monday.

Preliminary hearings are scheduled for Graham and four other suspects charged in the fights.

All had initial appearances Monday.

The hearing dates for Graham, Seniece A. Graham, 28, Jacques M. Spence, 24, Charles L. Spence, 32, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Coles County Courthouse, according to the circuit clerk’s office.

The hearing for the fifth suspect, William A. Graham, 31, will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 27.

Local attorney Lonnie Lutz was appointed to defend Seniece Graham, Jacques Spence and Charles Spence.

Attorney Robert Dunst of Mattoon was appointed to defend Lee Graham.

Graham is charged with aggravated battery, obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest.

Seniece Graham is charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, Jacques Spence is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a police officer and Charles Spence is charged with aggravated battery in a public place.

Tuscola Attorney Jeanine Garrett is representing William Graham, who is charged with two counts of threatening a public officer.

Four suspects are still in police custody since their Sept. 27 arrest by Charleston Police Officer John Bennett. Bond for Lee Graham and Jacques Spence was set at $25,000, William Graham’s at $100,000, Charles Spence’s at $50,000.

Seniece A. Graham was released after posting $2,000, 10 percent of the $20,000 bond.

City editor Carly Mullady can be reached at [email protected].