Former Trooper Roper seeks venue change for trial in Olmsted County, citing excessive publicity in vehicular homicide case.
Former State Trooper Shane Roper is seeking a change of venue for his trial in Olmsted County, Minnesota, citing excessive pretrial publicity that he claims has compromised the juror pool's fairness. Roper faces multiple charges, including second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide, following a crash that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores. His defense has filed motions to dismiss several charges and suppress evidence, including his speeding history. A hearing on these motions is pending.
October 25, 2024
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