DA Zappala seeking court order to move homicide preliminary hearings to Allegheny County Courthouse
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala is seeking a court order to move homicide preliminary hearings to the county courthouse.
He says defendants charged with criminal homicide are obviously a great danger to public safety and the community.
He stated in the motion several causes for concern, including the privacy of victims' families and access to necessary equipment and software.