Testimony of Family Delayed in D.C. Shooting
The family of the man charged in the shooting deaths of two Capitol police officers won a delay in Thursday’s scheduled testimony to a grand jury that could indict their son, their lawyers said.
Lawyers for Russell Eugene Weston Jr.’s parents, sister and brother-in-law challenged the surprise subpoenas issued this week as the family visited the hospitalized Weston for the first time since the Capitol shootings.
The Westons were ordered to appear for testimony Thursday morning, but they protested that they need more time to prepare for what could be crucial sworn statements about Weston’s mental history. Chief U.S. District Judge Norma Holloway Johnson held a closed-door hearing on the matter.
Afterward, lawyers for the Valmeyer, Ill., family said the substance of the hearing is secret but the family would not be forced to go before one of three grand juries in the courthouse Thursday.
“They’re relieved that they’re going back home,” said lawyer Steven Tabackman.
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