Prosecutors Accuse Christensen's Lawyers Of Intentionally Delaying Trial

In their response to the defense's request for a July 1 start date, they said the original psychiatrist hired to evaluate the accused kidnapper and killer's mental health told them in November that he would not be ready by April 1, but they waited three months to tell the court. PEORIA — Federal prosecutors said they are open to a slight delay in the trial of accused kidnapper and killer Brendt Christensen, but accused his lawyers of intentionally trying to delay the case. After his attorneys asked for October, which was denied, and then for July, prosecutors said Friday they would prefer the trial start with jury selection "on or about May 6." read more