Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith is scheduled for trial Tuesday on four counts of misdemeanor shoplifting.

Keith, in his second term on the council, will stand trial at 1:30 p.m. before Madison County District Judge Patty Demos. There is no jury.

He is being represented by Huntsville attorney John Taylor.

Keith has entered a plea of not guilty. He was arrested in February and is facing four charges that he stole $491.13 in merchandise from three different Walmart stores in Huntsville, according to police.

• $129.28 worth of groceries and sundry items from the University Drive store on Nov. 14, 2022
• $169.60 worth of groceries and sundry items from the Sparkman Drive store on Nov. 15, 2022
• $169.58 worth of groceries and sundry items from the store at Memorial Parkway and Drake Avenue on Dec. 28, 2022
• $22.67 headphones from the University Drive location on Feb. 2, 2023

According to prosecutors, there is video of the incidents. Video was provided to Keith’s lawyer as part of the discovery process but technical issues reviewing the video led Taylor to ask for the trial to be delayed from its original date in May. The request was granted by the judge.

Keith has apologized for the distraction of his legal issues but in public statements has avoided discussion of his guilt or innocence.

“What you are looking at is the maturing of a man, a tough moment I cannot explain to you,” Keith said while speaking at the Feb. 9 council meeting.

“I am sorry. To every city employee, every director I’ve had lunch with who move heaven and earth to make difference in my community, I’m sorry. To every police officer that was impacted, every city employee that was impacted by the ripple effects of situations in my life. That’s not in your job description.”

Keith also apologized to his family.

“I am also sorry for my family,” Keith said. “I have a mother, a grandmother whose tears I wish I could get back. Sisters, brothers, aunties and uncles. I’m so sorry for the ripple effects that came to your phones, your social media, your doors as well.”

Keith has continued to serve in his position as city councilman since his arrests. Council President John Meredith removed Keith as chair of the council finance committee after Keith’s arrests.