Judge Gull issued three orders on Monday the 25th of March. 

Here's a summary:

  1. State's Motion for Protective Order Denied: The court considered the State's Motion to Enter Protective Order for Evidence Gathered from the Indiana Department of Correction, alongside the Defendant's Response, and ultimately denied the State's motion. However, the court imposed restrictions on the defense, prohibiting the dissemination of personal practices of any deponent.
  2. Defense Motion to Dismiss Under Review: A hearing was held on the Defense Motion to Dismiss for Destroying Exculpatory Evidence. The court took the matter under advisement to review the evidence submitted, indicating that a decision on this motion is pending further review.
  3. Preliminary Matters Addressed Before Contempt Proceedings Hearing: Prior to the commencement of the hearing on the State's Verified Information of Contemptuous Conduct, several preliminary matters were addressed by the court:
    • The State's Motion for Leave to Amend Charging Information was granted without objection.
    • Certain counts were dismissed upon the State's oral motion.
    • The Verified Petition for Recusal of Prosecutor from Contempt Proceedings was denied.
    • The Motion to Stay All Ancillary Proceedings was denied.
    • Various other motions and objections were heard and addressed by the court.
  4. Further Proceedings Scheduled: The court set a date for the speedy trial, scheduled from May 13 to May 31, 2024. Additionally, the court granted requests for submission of post-hearing briefs from both parties, with deadlines for submission specified.