6/7/13 - The case involving the alleged I-96 shooter remains on hold for the time being in Livingston County. The Michigan Attorney Generalâs Office is prosecuting 44-year-old Raulie Casteel on terrorism, attempted murder and other charges locally. He's accused in two-dozen random shootings in a four-county area in October. One man was hurt. At the request of the defense during a brief hearing this afternoon, Circuit Court Judge David Reader granted further adjournments in the case. Casteel was present in the courtroom and his Defense Attorney Douglas Mullkoff indicated that his team was still awaiting the results of independent forensic psychological evaluations. Assistant Attorney General Gregory Townsend agreed the adjournment was appropriate given the pending opinion from the defense expert. A November 3rd trial date has been scheduled in Oakland County, where Casteel is facing 60 charges for shootings that occurred in that jurisdiction. Mullkoff had asked the court to let that case proceed to trial first but Judge Reader instead scheduled an August 16th hearing, saying the completed reports from the defense expert should be received by then and he will address the full status of the case and determine future dates. Photo credit Daily Press & Argus. (JM)
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