Three people were murdered in a local salon in Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida. The story made the local news and the residents of Tampa held a 10 day vigil to mourn the loss of the three people. Everyone in Tampa knows of this event as the media has had round the clock coverage. A man is charged for the murder in a Tampa court in Hillsborough County. If the defendant believes that the case is too high profile and he will not get a fair trial because, he could request

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A change of venue can be requested by a defendant if they believe that pre-trial publicity or other factors would prevent them from getting a fair trial in the current location. This is to ensure that the trial is conducted in a more neutral setting.

Three People Were Murdered in a Local Salon in Tampa