In a case that began three years ago,
Cassie Carli's alleged kidnapper and former boyfriend may not head to trial before 2027, or even later, after saying he'll fight the U.S. government seeking the
death penalty in his case.
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Spanevelo and his attorneys notified the court of their plan to fight the death penalty decision after prosecuting attorneys motioned to set a jury trial date in April 2027. The defense argued that if the court does not strike the death notice, Spanevelo's attorneys would not have enough time before April 2027 to conduct a mitigation investigation and prepare for trial.
https://www.pnj.com/story/news/crim...ght-death-penalty-in-kidnap-case/87945477007/




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