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DA Zappala seeking court order to move homicide preliminary hearings to Allegheny County Courthouse

DA Zappala seeking court order to move preliminary homicide hearings to Allegheny County Courthouse
DA Zappala seeking court order to move preliminary homicide hearings to Allegheny County Courthouse 00:22

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala is seeking a court order to move homicide preliminary hearings to the county courthouse.

He says defendants charged with criminal homicide are obviously a great danger to public safety and the community.

He stated in the motion several causes for concern, including the privacy of victims' families and access to necessary equipment and software. 

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