Lack of fair jurors shifts trial to Vegas
The trial of a man accused of killing his wife and then shooting the judge handling their divorce was ordered moved to Las Vegas after a Reno judge said he couldn’t find enough impartial jurors to ensure a fair trial.
Citing extensive news coverage and a relatively small pool of potential jurors in Washoe County, Judge Douglas W. Herndon granted a motion by Darren Mack’s defense lawyers for the change of venue.
Jury questionnaires will go out in Clark County next week with jury selection scheduled to begin Oct. 15.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
