Defense attorney faces hearing over alleged gag order violation in Lee Gilley murder case

The Brief

  • Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin is due in court after prosecutors accused him of violating a gag order in the Lee Gilley murder case.
  • Prosecutors say DeGuerin’s media interviews about Gilley’s delayed extradition violated the court order.
  • DeGuerin’s attorney denies the allegations, saying he only discussed public information allowed under the gag order.

HOUSTON A Houston defense attorney is accused of violating a gag order for talking to the media about the murder case against his client Lee Gilley.

Dick DeGuerin, who represents Gilley, is expected to appear in court for a hearing Monday, where a judge will determine if his public comments violated the order.

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