HARRISVILLE, W.Va. -- The attorney for a man accused of hitting a West Virginia State Police trooper with his vehicle says the defendant can't get a fair trial in Ritchie County.
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. -- The attorney for a man accused of hitting a West Virginia State Police trooper with his vehicle says the defendant can't get a fair trial in Ritchie County.
Attorney Bill Merriman is seeking to move Jesse Parsons' trial to another county. The Parkersburg News reports that Merriman filed a motion in Ritchie County Circuit Court requesting a change of venue.
Parsons is charged with driving under the influence causing bodily injury. Police say a vehicle driven by Parsons hit Cpl. Andy Pringle during a traffic stop in April.
Merriman says community support for the Pringle family could prejudice a jury against Parsons.
Merriman also wants the county prosecutor disqualifed from the case. A hearing on his motions is set for Oct. 7.
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. -- The attorney for a man accused of hitting a West Virginia State Police trooper with his vehicle says the defendant can't get a fair trial in Ritchie County.
Attorney Bill Merriman is seeking to move Jesse Parsons' trial to another county. The Parkersburg News reports that Merriman filed a motion in Ritchie County Circuit Court requesting a change of venue.
Parsons is charged with driving under the influence causing bodily injury. Police say a vehicle driven by Parsons hit Cpl. Andy Pringle during a traffic stop in April.
Merriman says community support for the Pringle family could prejudice a jury against Parsons.
Merriman also wants the county prosecutor disqualifed from the case. A hearing on his motions is set for Oct. 7.
