Troutman Request For Non-Montco Jury Granted

According to The Times Herald, a judge has approved a change of venire request by James Lee Troutman's attorney, meaning jurors from outside of Montgomery County will be brought in to hear the case when the trial begins in May 21. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will select which county jurors will be selected from.

The 25-year-old Troutman faces first- and second-degree murder charges as well as rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, abuse of a corpse and other charges in the murder of his 9-year-old neighbor, Skyler Kauffman.

Troutman's attorney, William Craig Penglase, argued that publicity about the case makes it unlikely that an impartial jury can be selected from Montgomery County residents. Prosecutors reportedly did not challenge the request.

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