COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. – The new attorney for accused murderer Brian Lansing Martin has filed a motion to block any broadcasts, recordings or photographs of his future legal proceedings.
Rebecca Green Thomason also wishes to prohibit trial participants from commenting or disclosing any information to members of the media.
Martin is accused of killing William Mealback Jr., at Muscle Shoals, then shooting two officers in a shootout later on October 1, seriously injuring the Sheffield police sergeant. Nick Risner, who later died in Huntsville Hospital.
Thomason filed a total of four motions on Tuesday, including one asserting Martin’s right to be present at his trial and another requesting that a court reporter transcribe all proceedings.
Colbert County District Judge Chad Coker has yet to rule on any of the motions.
Martin faces 10 counts, including four counts of capital murder in the death of Sgt. Risner and William Mealback, Jr.
Sheffield Police Lt. Max Dotson was also shot and took legal action against Martin, alleging Martin’s actions caused him physical harm, mental anguish and emotional distress.
Martin’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 3. He is being held in Morgan County Jail.
