CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – The judge overseeing the case of the University of Illinois murders has rejected an appeal to dismiss the indictment against the accused, but has delayed making a ruling on the trial start date. The decision was reached on Monday, following a lengthy hearing in which the defense argued for the charges to be dropped. The accused perpetrators, who are facing multiple counts of murder, kidnapped, and other charges, were arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of a visiting scholar from China. The prosecution presented evidence that allegedly links the defendants … Read more