Kyle Bisson, whose arrest in February after a stabbing in Manchester became a political firestorm over bail reform, is expected to head to trial next year.

Hillsborough County Judge Amy Messer scheduled jury selection to begin on March 23, according to court documents.

Bisson, 25, of Manchester, faces charges of first-degree assault, attempted first-degree assault and two counts of falsifying physical evidence. The charges stem from a scuffle outside Bunny’s Convenience store on Elm Street where Bisson allegedly stabbed another man, according to police reports.

After the stabbing, a magistrate released Bisson on personal recognizance bail, which sparked criticism. The Manchester Police Department, Mayor Jay Ruais and Gov. Kelly Ayotte all used Bisson’s release to argue the need for bail

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