Wilson trial moved to Dayton

Asotin County Superior Court Judge William Acey conducts the status hearing for Kelley Wilson Wednesday.

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Story Published: Jul 3, 2008 at 7:29 AM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM PDT

By Stephanie Smith

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ASOTIN - Columbia County is the next stop in the Kelley A. Wilson saga.

Asotin County Superior Court Judge William Acey had approved the change of venue request from Wilson's lawyer Scott Gallina on Monday. Wednesday morning, Judge Acey held a status hearing to discuss the new location. He ordered that the trial be moved to Dayton. It is scheduled to begin September 8.

Wilson agreed to waive her right to a speedy trial, by one day, to allow the change of venue. Wilson will next be transferred to the state penitentiary in Walla Walla to await the trial.

Prosecutor Ben Nichols, Judge Acey and defense attorney Scott Galina will all handle the trial in the new location. Nichols said Acey moved the trial in order to find an untainted jury. Pre-trial media reports were the primary concern.

Wilson is being retried for first degree murder. She was found guilty in 2005 for the killing of Charles Thrush of Clarkston.

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