Judge Moves Malvo Trial to Southern Virginia
By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Wed Jul 02, 2003 at 08:46:50 AM EST
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Posted on Wed Jul 02, 2003 at 08:46:50 AM EST
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The Judge presiding over the case of accused sniper suspect John Lee Malvo has granted a defense request for change of venue. The trial will be held in Chesapeake , 200 miles to the south.
The Judge found that the paramount issue was the victimization of the community in Fairfax County and the Washington, DC area--not the prejudicial publicity.
Update: Here's the opinion.
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