(WKYT) – Brian Epperson’s defense filed a motion the morning of July 21, asking the judge to delay his trial for 60 days.
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Epperson’s trial is currently scheduled for Aug. 3. The motion to delay the trial comes after Epperson was appointed a new attorney July 16, less than a week prior to the filing of the motion.
The defense says it needs more time to properly prepare for a trial.