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Richard Allen’s attorneys have made their way into the courthouse. Allen is set to appear before a judge at 10am. No phones are allowed in the courtroom, so I will update as I can.
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
We are on recess until 1:15. Updates in this thread.
The judge will not be deciding on a motion to dismiss key ballistic evidence in this case. This morning the defense called their 4 witnesses to the stand to testify on moving Allen.
Former Carrol County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby was the first witness to the stand. He testified that they can’t house Allen in their jail. He said they don’t have the staff or the capability to do so. He said if Allen was there he would have to be in general population.
Leazenby was questioned by the defense about his decision to put Allen in the Westfield facility, after stating he never went to the facility to check it out.
Leazenby said he made the decision to transfer Allen out of a fear for his safety and the facility.
When asked about the “threats” mentioned inside Leazenby’s safe keeping filing with the court, he stayed there were no “physical” threats. Adding no actual threats were made to Allen or the facility.
When discussing Allen’s state at the Westville facility the prosecution stated he made an admission. His attorney said he made incriminating statements. That was just briefly mentioned, we will hear more on that after we reconvene.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Allen’s attorney said he made “incriminating statements,” linking him to the Delphi murders. The prosecutor agreed, saying that he made an “admission.”
However, Allen’s attorney said that the incriminating statements couldn’t be trusted because of his current mental state
An intern for Allen’s attorney, who has been working this case, testified to the conditions of the facility. Stating that it’s not easy for them to get access to their client and that he looks and sounds awful compared to the first time they met.
The Cass county sheriff took to the stand and testified about what their facility. He said that they have the capability of holding Allen but that he “didn’t want to”
A captain from the Westville facility talked about how the facility houses their inmates. And explained some of the questions on the defense rose.
That’s all I have time for right now, I have to go back in. Updates will come.
Edited: Made fixes / include tweets
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