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Published August 24, 2010, 08:04 AM

Trial of the man accused of shooting Deputy Chris Dewey is postponed

(WDAY TV) - The trial for the man accused of shooting Mahnomen County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Dewey has been postponed. 33-year-old Thomas Fairbanks was supposed to stand trial on September 20th, but after Dewey died earlier this month and charges were amended.

By: WDAY Staff Reports, WDAY

33-year-old Thomas Fairbanks was supposed to stand trial on September 20th, but after Dewey died earlier this month and charges were amended.

Fairbanks withdrew his demand for a speedy trial. A new trial date may not be set until it's clear whether he'll face a charge of 1st degree murder which requires a grand jury indictment.

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