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10-year-old Lily Peters found dead near Wisconsin trail with bike nearby, suspected homicide *ARREST*
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Lawyer for accused killer of Lily Peters files motion to change venue
It claims that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County.
Lawyer for accused killer of Lily Peters files motion to change venue
A motion to change venue has been filed in the case of the teenager accused of killing Lily Peters.Last week, Michael Cohen, the lawyer for Peter-Berger, filed a motion to change venue. It claims that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County. He also cites the number of purple benches and purple porchlights honoring the victim, as well as 'Justice for Lily Peters' signs displayed.
Cohen is asking that the court case be moved to a different Wisconsin county, or to have the jury be drawn from a different Wisconsin county.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for June 9 at 8:15 a.m.
State wants Lily Peters' homicide case to stay in Chippewa County, asks for juror questionnaire
As 18 News reported, the suspect, Carson Peters-Berger, and his lawyer filed a motion to change the venue last month.
State wants Lily Peters' homicide case to stay in Chippewa County, asks for juror questionnaire
The state wants the Lily Peters homicide case to stay in Chippewa County.As 18 News reported, the suspect, Carson Peters-Berger, and his lawyer filed a motion to change the venue last month.
They claim that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County.
The state disagrees, according to the response filed Wednesday. They said that any juror bias is purely speculative at this point. They also argue that all major media markets in Wisconsin have covered the case.
Instead, the state is asking that a jury questionnaire be done in advance of the trial that would show any juror bias.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for June 9, 2025.
GrandmaBear
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I can guarantee you media coverage in WI is nothing like what happens intentionally over other cases. Not EVEN close.