TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Murad Dervish, the man accused for killing a University of Arizona professor in October, has their trial date set for 2023.
On Dec. 20, 2022, a Pima County judge set Dervish's trial date for September of next year.
Dervish is charged with First Degree Murder in the killing of Doctor Thomas Meixner.
Dr. Mexiner was a professor and department head of hydrology and atmospheric sciences for U of A.
The defense asked for a the trial's date to be moved to another time but no ruling has been made yet.
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