{"id":51230,"date":"2020-10-02T18:54:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T00:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/judge-rules-october-trial-for-mark-redwine-remains-a-go\/"},"modified":"2020-10-03T00:54:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T00:54:12","slug":"judge-rules-october-trial-for-mark-redwine-remains-a-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/judge-rules-october-trial-for-mark-redwine-remains-a-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge rules October trial for Mark Redwine remains a go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Mark
Mark Redwine\u2019s October trial will go forward as scheduled, a judge ruled Friday. Redwine\u2019s defense attorneys attempted to delay the trial because of COVID-19 concerns.<\/span>Jerry McBride\/Durango Herald file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The trial for Mark Redwine, the Vallecito man accused of killing his 13-year-old son, Dylan, remains on track to begin later this month.<\/p>\n

In a recent motion, Redwine\u2019s defense attorneys requested to delay the trial until \u201cafter the COVID-19 pandemic has been resolved,\u201d arguing the pandemic presents \u201cunreasonable\u201d public health risks that would prevent a fair trial.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefense counsel argues that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will prevent a jury panel that represents a fair cross-section of the community,\u201d according to court records.<\/p>\n

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain people who qualify may be excused upon request from jury duty, including those who are immunocompromised, have certain illnesses or live in a nursing home.<\/p>\n

Sixth Judicial District Judge Jeffery Wilson, however, ruled Friday the regulations in place do not violate any constitutional rights, determining Redwine will still stand trial Oct. 29.<\/p>\n

\"Dylan\"
Dylan<\/span>du1-i-syn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

\u201cWhile the trial will certainly be longer and different than jury trials prior to the COVID-19 pandemic \u2026 none of these minor inconveniences impinge on the defendant\u2019s rights to due process or a fair trial,\u201d Wilson wrote.<\/p>\n

Wilson said court officials will continue to monitor infection rates, and hold the authority to postpone the trial should pandemic conditions require it.<\/p>\n

Wilson added that during a previous six-day trial, jurors reported to court officials they were comfortable and appreciative of the precautions at the La Plata County Courthouse to ensure everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

Redwine was arrested in July 2017 on suspicion of killing Dylan in 2012. Since then, his trial has been delayed several times<\/a>, including three times for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

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