, saying their client cannot get a fair trial in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which encompasses St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties. The attorneys also said an impartial jury can’t be found in any of the neighboring counties in the region.
Fucci’s defense team says St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick’s words carry great weight with area residents. During the course of the investigation,In the change of venue motion, Fucci’s lawyers also noted the community’s involvement from the time Bailey was reported missing. Fucci’s lawyers said the community was involved in the search for her when an Amber Alert was issued and has since held “at least 9 separate memorials, several vigils, and various remembrances...” for Bailey, “...
To this day, the court filing reads “...to each court hearing, family and members of the community appear in the light blue or teal colored clothing.” One of the reasons listed includes claims that the teen has been kept in some form of solitary confinement.