Two men accused of cab driver's death going to trial

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Vigil for James Woods

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -

Two men accused of killing cab driver James Woods in November will be heading to trial.

Jamere Drake and Jeremy Smith are accused of killing the cab driver after they hailed him for ride. They're charged with malice murder.

Woods was remembered at a vigil. Several cab drivers and city leaders called for more safety measures to protect them from extreme violence such as this and lesser crimes.

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