Associated Press
VENTURA, Calif. — A Ventura County judge has ruled that jurors from neighboring Santa Barbara County will be chosen for the upcoming trial of a teen accused of killing a gay classmate.
Superior Court Judge Charles Campbell said Monday, Aug. 23 that the trial of 16-year-old Brandon McInerney will remain in Ventura County. McInerney’s attorneys had been seeking a change of venue.
McInerney is charged with murdering 15-year-old Larry King in February 2008. He is being tried in adult court.
Campbell on Thursday, Aug. 26 will give more details about when jury selection will take place.
