PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – Defense attorneys in the Amber Spradlin murder trial asked for a change of venue during a hearing in Floyd Circuit Court on Thursday.
The defense also asked for a speedy trial for suspects Michael “M.K.” McKinney, Dr. Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins.
Defense attorneys claim that the defendants wouldn’t receive a fair and impartial trial in Floyd County due to, “continuous and widespread gossip, innuendo and social media campaigns.”
In the motion for a speedy trial, attorney’s claim keeping M.K. McKinney in jail while Kentucky State Police continues to analyze forensic testing is a violation of state law.
Judge Eddy Coleman gave the defense and prosecution 14 days to write responses.
The next hearing is set for April 22nd at 2 p.m.
