Speedy

Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more

Murder Suspect Denied Dismissal: La Crosse Court Rejects Request for Speedy Trial in Stabbing Death Case

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LA CROSSE, WI – Anquin St. Junious, the suspect in a 2019 murder case, had his request to dismiss the charges denied by the court. St. Junious, who is currently being held in Portage County state prison on unrelated charges, argued that the local courts disregarded his plea for a speedy trial concerning the fatal stabbing of Virgil Stewart inside a parked taxi. Speaking via video link from the prison, St. Junious claimed that he had not been granted a speedy trial or even given a trial date. Representing himself in court, he argued that … Read more