11-07-2013, 06:58 PM
(11-07-2013, 06:53 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: Judge Stephens denied Arias's request to kick Nurmi to the curb - no explanation for the decision has been released.She's going to envoke her right to an attorney of her choice. She was smiling when the judge gave his decision. I believe this is a defense tactic for an upcoming appeal/movement for mistrial. The judge just made this case drag out even longer IMO.
Since no agreement was reached between the prosecution and the defense in the Oct 24th settlement conference, the penalty phase is reportedly moving forward to retrial.
No date for the retrial has been established.
Slow wheels...