IOWA CITY, Iowa — The trial of a former University of Iowa student accused of attacking an Iowa City police officer has been delayed until Sept. 14.
Twenty-one-year-old Branden Plummer is charged with attempted murder and willful injury in the attack on Sgt. Brian Krei on Nov. 18.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports (http://icp-c.com/JJqTRN ) that the trial had been scheduled to begin May 14, but a judge granted a defense request for the delay.
The trial will be held in Tama County because of concerns about finding a fair jury in Johnson County.
Plummer has pleaded not guilty.
He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of both offenses.
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Information from: Iowa City Press-Citizen, http://www.press-citizen.com/