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Defense in Double Murder Case Wants to be Removed

Defense in Double Murder Case Wants to be Removed - Monday, September 24, 2007 at 9:13PM EST

Reported by: Candice Grossklaus
Monday, Sep 24, 2007 @09:13pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- There were big developments Monday morning in a high-profile double murder trial in Luzerne County.

The entire defense team for William Rohland, 46, asked a judge if the could be removed from the case.

The lawyers made the motion, citing a conflict of interest, because their office also represents Rohland's sister, who is scheduled to testify against Rohland Tuesday.

Rohland is accused of killing two people in Avoca last year after a drug-deal gone bad.

If Rohland's public defenders are removed, the case could end in a mistrial.

A judge is expected to rule on the request Tuesday morning.