San Jose, CA – A long court session on Friday afternoon at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in the case of two men accused of murder in an infant’s death began with defense attorneys asking for a gag order.
Renee Hessling, representing Philip Ortega, and Mishya Singh, representing David Castro, both said that comments by the district attorney’s office to media outlets could compromise their client’s ability to get a fair trial. Judge Hector Ramon denied the motion and the district attorney said he believes both men will be treated fairly.
“If they choose to go to trial, they can and will receive a fair trial in Santa Clara County,” said Jeff Rosen, the district attorney for Santa Clara County.…