In spring 2008 , Jessie went to live with his attorney 's family in Beard . `` My kids were the ones who said , 'If it means getting out of Jena , let him stay here , ' `` Howard said . Once accused of attempted murder in Louisiana , Beard now attending prep school . Attorney Jesse Ray Beard daughter , Beard , says she considers Alan Howard 's a brother . Football coach says he `` ca n't wait to unleash '' Beard at linebacker , wide receiver .
In spring 2008 , Jessie went to live with his attorney 's family in Beard . Once accused of attempted murder in Louisiana , Beard now attending prep school . Attorney Jesse Ray Beard daughter , Beard , says she considers Alan Howard 's a brother . Football coach says he `` ca n't wait to unleash '' Beard at linebacker , wide receiver .