Two men, Kevonte Maurice Ridgle and Dequan Antonio Wright, accused of a 2021 shooting in Vallejo, are still without a trial date after nearly four years. They appeared for a trial-setting where a motion to suppress evidence was discussed. Defense attorney Dustin M. Gordon argued for the reinstatement of the suppression motion, while Deputy District Attorney Jason Lianides opposed it, highlighting procedural issues following Judge Pendergast's recusal. Judge Kauffman found the situation novel and set a ruling date for the suppression motion on Sept. 19, with further proceedings unclear thereafter.
Nearly four years after their alleged involvement in a killing, two men accused of a fatal 2021 shooting in Vallejo are still waiting to learn the date of their trial.
Ridgle and Wright are charged with the Sept. 16 killing of Edward Anderson, 38, at the Black Bear Diner, in Vallejo.
The morning proceeding centered around prosecutor Lianides' argument that a May 12 motion to suppress some evidence should not be reinstated in the case.
Judge Kauffman called the matter a bit of a novel issue, but added that it was clear that Judge Pendergast's actions are void.
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