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Motion to move trial cites social media bias in stabbing case
Cedar Rapids man Shane Teslik faces voluntary manslaughter and related charges after fatally stabbing Devonna Walker in 2023. His defense asked to move the trial out of Linn County citing hundreds of online posts and videos claiming bias and prejudice in the community. The judge will review exhibits as prosecutors argue social media accounts cannot drive venue in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Devonna Walker
Linn County
Shane Teslik
Teslik
John Bruzek
Pew Research
Bruzek
Walker
Advocates For Social Justice
Stand In Unity
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Nick
Iowa
Slaughter
Jermaine Cooper
Cooper
Sixth Judicial District
Jason Besler
Besler
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Monica Slaughter