"We can do one jury trial at a time."

Trial confirmation was scheduled today for murder suspect Brandon Watson. Jury trial for August 3 was confirmed by Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees as well as Ms. Andrea Sullivan.



Ms. Sullivan confirmed with a caveat. She expressed concerns about jury trials during the pandemic and asked how they were being handled locally.

"There is a possibility that the Chief Justice could suspend jury trials," said Ms. Sullivan.

Judge Canning said he did not know and regarding Humboldt, "we can do one jury trial at a time."

Judge Timothy Canning  told there were no subpoenaed records in the file. Mr. Rees gave a time estimate of 8 weeks, including jury selection.

Count 1 is Murder. Special allegation use of a deadly weapon, a knife. Victim Peter Triantos.

Count 2 is assault with a deadly weapon. Victims listed in complaint are Antony Besselieu-Hill and Brian Edwards.
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