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Attorneys seek change of venue in Birchmore murder trial
Original: Attorneys for former police officer charged in Birchmore murder request trial moved out of state
Lawyers for a former police officer charged with the murder of Olio Birchmore have formally asked for the trial to be moved out of state. The defense argues a fair trial cannot be guaranteed in the current jurisdiction, likely citing pretrial publicity. The request puts the court in a position of weighing venue logistics against the defendant's right to an impartial jury.
Why now: The change-of-venue request is a new legal development in a high-profile murder case involving a former police officer.
Birchmore murder caseformer police officer defendantMassachusetts court system
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- Attorneys for former police officer charged in Birchmore murder request trial moved out of state · WHDH
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