Defense Objects To More Than 100 Witnesses Against Suspected Northland Shooter

Right now we want to share this worthwhile glimpse at an upcoming trial and legal tactics at play against the 85-YEAR-OLD defendant.

Here's the word . . .

A motion filed Tuesday by Lester's attorney, Steven B. Salmon, states the state filed a witness list of 101 people.

As the case is slated to last two weeks, Salmon argued Lester has a right to know which 10 witnesses the state will actually call to trial.

"Assuming three days for jury selection and opening statements, a half day for instructions and closing arguments, and minimal time for the Defense to present evidence, the State is left with approximately five and a half days to present evidence and testimony," the motion states. "Clearly, the State has no intent or ability to call over 18 witnesses per day."

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Andrew Lester's legal team disputes lengthy witness list submitted by state

Eight weeks before the trial of Andrew Lester is set to begin, Lester's attorney filed a response disputing the number of witnesses the state plans to depose.