A defence lawyer has expressed frustration after a judge declined to lift a protective order that keeps a key witness in a triple‑murder case from testifying. The order, originally put in place to shield the witness from intimidation, remains in effect, limiting the defence’s ability to challenge the prosecution’s narrative. The decision comes amid growing tensions between the defence team and the court, with the lawyer arguing that the holdout’s testimony could be crucial to establishing an alibi. The case, which has already drawn significant media attention, may now face further delays as the defence prepares to navigate the restrictions imposed by the judge.
The defence lawyer is upset after the judge decides not to remove a holdout in the triple murder case.
