SLASHER CLAIMS MEDIA COVERAGE TAINTS JURY, SEEKS DISMISSAL

A St. John resident facing stabbing charges has filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that recent media coverage has compromised the jury pool and made a fair trial unlikely, court records released Tuesday show.

The defendant contends that publicity surrounding the allegations has created a climate of prejudice that would prevent jurors from judging the case impartially. The court records also indicate that an eyewitness with a head injury was excluded from proceedings.