Defendant asks for dismissal in Leavenworth murder case over alleged speedy-trial delays
A man charged with murder in connection with a 2020 shooting in Leavenworth is asking for the case to be dismissed. The defense alleges the defendant’s right to a speedy trial was violated.
The request centers on the timing of the prosecution and whether the matter moved forward quickly enough after the 2020 shooting in Leavenworth.
The Leavenworth Times reports the defense is seeking dismissal based on those alleged speedy-trial violations.
