SAN ANTONIO – A pretrial hearing in the case against former San Antonio police officer James Brennand focused Monday on how expert witnesses will be handled when the case goes to trial later this month.
Prosecutors asked for a hearing to challenge the credibility of expert witnesses ahead of trial. However, after discussion in court, both sides agreed the issue could be addressed during the trial instead.
Defense attorneys said they did not believe the separate hearing was necessary, noting the state has agreed to narrow its list of officers and expert witnesses who will testify. Prosecutors also said they will provide an updated witness list to the defense at least two weeks before trial…