Covering courts these days is more like reporting on continuances and resetting of dates for most cases

Another trial confirmation for sexually violent predator Scott Eden was scheduled for today and it resulted in yet another trial confirmation being set for August 25. The reason was defense is waiting on expert availability. Jury trial for August 31 was previously confirmed.

Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads is the prosecutor for this case. Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian is Eden's attorney.

Eden was previously convicted and sentenced  for spousal rape. His case was reopened and in January, the second trial was in the middle of jury selection. Nine days into the jury trial, jurors were sent home.
There was a mistrial declared.
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