DEFENSE SEEKS DELAY IN CHARLIE KIRK MURDER CASE
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This storyHow many campus chapters does Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA have?
- Over 500
- Over 1,500
- Over 3,500
- Over 7,000
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Over 3,500
Defense continuance requests are granted ~70% of the time in U.S. murder cases.
Defense attorneys routinely seek delays to gather evidence, consult experts, or prepare strategy. Courts generally favor granting them — denying adequate prep time can be grounds for appeal on Sixth Amendment right-to-counsel grounds.
This storyWhat is the legal term for a formal request to postpone a trial?
- Continuance
- Adjournment
- Deferral
- Mistrial
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Continuance
In 2020, the FBI foiled a domestic terror plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer.
Thirteen men were charged in the scheme, which involved plans to abduct Whitmer and storm the Michigan Capitol over her COVID-19 restrictions. Several conspirators were ultimately convicted at trial.
