Tulsa man to stand trial in death of an inmate at a Cushing prison

A Payne County judge has ordered a convicted Tulsa County killer to stand trial for a fatal stabbing at the Cimarron Correctional facility in Cushing. <br/><br/>32 year old Eric Johnson is charged with

Wednesday, July 13th 2005, 6:30 am

By: News On 6

A Payne County judge has ordered a convicted Tulsa County killer to stand trial for a fatal stabbing at the Cimarron Correctional facility in Cushing.

32 year old Eric Johnson is charged with murder in the stabbing of Adam Lippert. The stabbing happened March 22nd. During a preliminary hearing, an inmate testified he saw 40 armed black inmates attack 20 unarmed white inmates in a recreation area of the prison.

Authorities have said all along the riot was racially motivated. Prosecutors say they may ask for the death penalty.