Richard Allen's jury trial is scheduled to begin in May 2024.
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During Monday's first hearing, Gull approved both counts of murder, but the judge dismissed both counts of kidnapping.
McLeland previously said the added charges "more accurately aligns the charging information with the cause's discovery and the probable cause affidavit."
In regards to the change of venue motion, Gull ruled that all future hearings will take place in Carroll County.
During Monday's first hearing, Gull also responded to the defense's motion to recuse the judge, which she denied.
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The second hearing to discuss
accusations of contempt against Allen's attorneys, Andrew Baldwin and Bradley Rozzi, started right after the first hearing ended. Gull denied the defense's request for a continuance in the contempt hearing.
McLeland argues the attorneys should be held in contempt of court for what he calls a "trend" of "not being completely honest with the court." The prosecutor said the attorneys violated the gag order in the case by issuing a press release on Dec. 1, 2022, proclaiming Allen's innocence. McLeland also points to information, including crime scene photos,
leaked to the public through Baldwin's office.
A recent court filing shows Baldwin and Rozzi are prepared to call at least six witnesses and present more than 26 pieces of evidence Monday. The attorneys have
asked several times in recent weeks for the contempt hearing to be delayed.