Prosecutors say they are seeking more charges against De León . At a eight-minute hearing Wednesday , Ariel Castro , 52 , kept his head down , often closing his eyes and speaking only to answer `` yes '' or `` no '' to the judge 's questions . A grand jury will hear additional charges next week . The defense has asked for a speedy hearing , which would mean the trial would begin by August 4 . Castro did n't say much during short hearing .
Prosecutors say they are seeking more charges against De León . A grand jury will hear additional charges next week . The defense has asked for a speedy hearing , which would mean the trial would begin by August 4 . Castro did n't say much during short hearing .