Lawyer Wants Rendell to Stop
Talking About Cop-Shooting Case
The lawyer for the man accused of killing three Pittsburgh police officers on April 4 wants Governor Ed Rendell to stop talking about the case.
Lisa Middleman says Rendell has, in effect, convicted and sentenced 22-year-old Richard Poplawski by saying he'd sign a death warrant for him without a minute's thought. Because of that, Middleman says, Poplawski won't be able to get a fair trial anywhere in the state.
A judge has already issued a gag order preventing police, attorneys, potential witnesses and others involved in the case from talking about it outside of court. Middleman wants the judge to extend the order to include Rendell.
Lisa Middleman says Rendell has, in effect, convicted and sentenced 22-year-old Richard Poplawski by saying he'd sign a death warrant for him without a minute's thought. Because of that, Middleman says, Poplawski won't be able to get a fair trial anywhere in the state.
A judge has already issued a gag order preventing police, attorneys, potential witnesses and others involved in the case from talking about it outside of court. Middleman wants the judge to extend the order to include Rendell.
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