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The federal trial is scheduled for January 5, 2027 (jury selection) with opening statements January 25, 2027. The death penalty was dismissed from the federal case in January 2026, reducing the stakes but not affecting conviction probability. The later timing creates more uncertainty compared to the state case, and the outcome may partially depend on how the state proceeding unfolds. External sentiment shows only 4.5% probability of release before 2027, though this reflects both jurisdictions combined.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett scheduled jury selection for January 5, 2027 and opening statements for January 25, 2027, citing the need to coordinate with the state case
Federal Judge Margaret Garnett ruled stalking is not a crime of violence under federal law, eliminating the possibility of the death penalty
