The Brief

A Dallas County judge is expressing frustration over delays in setting a new trial for "Texas 7" defendant Randy Halprin.

Halprin’s death row conviction was overturned in 2019 due to prejudicial comments made by the original trial judge.

A key issue causing the latest delay is a disagreement over providing evidence to the defense, with the prosecution and defense at odds over a new trial date.

DALLAS COUNTY, Texas - A Dallas County district court judge showed her frustration today in the long-running effort to bring a former death row inmate and "Texas 7" defendant back to trial.

The Legal Maze Continues

What we know:

Judge Lela Lawrence Mays is trying to set a new trial schedule for "Texas 7" defendant Randy Halprin, more than five years after his execution was halted.

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