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Request for Change of Venue in Crystal Rogers Case
In a recent development in the case of Crystal Rogers’ death, a suspect named Joseph Lawson has requested for the trial to be moved out of Bardstown. This request comes after Brooks Houck and his father Steve Lawson also asked for a change of venue.
Reason for Change of Venue
Attorneys for Houck, who is one of the three men charged in connection with the murder of Rogers, cited the massive amount of publicity surrounding the case as the reason for requesting a change of venue. The publicity has raised concerns that potential jurors in Bardstown may have been influenced, leading to a tainted jury pool.
Upcoming Trial
Houck, Joseph Lawson, and Steve Lawson are all scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 10, 2025, in Nelson Circuit Court. They are facing charges of criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in relation to the 2015 disappearance of Rogers. It remains unclear whether they will stand trial together or separately.
Primary Suspect
Houck was identified as the primary suspect in the Rogers case shortly after she went missing in July 2015. He now faces charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence following an indictment by a Nelson County grand jury on Sept. 20.
Overall, the request for a change of venue in the Crystal Rogers case reflects the complexities and challenges surrounding high-profile trials. As the legal proceedings continue, the search for justice for Crystal Rogers remains ongoing.
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