Both sides say they're ready to go to trial in the case of two former Williamson County deputies, Zachary Camden and James Johnson, charged with manslaughter for the death of Javier Ambler. He died in 2019 during a traffic stop filmed for the now-canceled reality show 'Live PD.' Both sides say they're ready to go to trial in the case of two former Williamson County deputies, Zachary Camden and James Johnson, charged with manslaughter for the.
Tuesday's hearing centered on the defense's objection to the state's notice of joinder. Judge Karen Sage granted the defense’s motion of severance, and will not allow the combination of a new misdemeanor assault charge with the manslaughter charge for deputy Johnson. "We don't have to prove anything, we don't have to mount any defense. The burden of proof is on the defense," said O'Connell.
"A high profile media case like this has unique challenges. The lawyers will expect potential jurors to walk in with many of them, potentially having already made up their mind," said Cofer.
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