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Judge in Sean Taylor Murder Case Issues Broad Gag Order

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· Story link The judge in the pending trial of four men accused of killing Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor…

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The judge in the pending trial of four men accused of killing Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has issued a gag order to all parties against talking to the press. Circuit Court Judge Dennis Murphy said he was concerned that publicity could jeopardize a fair trial, citing a Miami Herald story in which a defense attorney told the newspaper where the murder weapon had allegedly been discarded. (1/10/08)

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