A change of venue hearing for the Jason Carter murder trial took place Thursday afternoon, with no action taken as of yet by Judge Brad McCall.

The motion made by the defense was that the unique circumstances of the case involving the civil trial and extensive coverage from local and Des Moines media would make jury selection impossible.

County Attorney Ed Bull disagreed, arguing that media coverage of the event wasn’t sensational, rather, it was normal coverage of a sensational case. Bull said the court can hold a successful jury selection process and that he believes in the residents of Marion County.

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