Lawyers for a Loudoun County man awaiting trial for allegedly killing his wife with a hammer are asking for a change of venue because the case was the focus of a recent political campaign ad.
Peter Lollobrigido is supposed to stand trial later this month facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2021 death of his wife, Regina Redman Lollobrigido.
Republican state Senate candidate Juan Pablo Segura spotlighted the case in a campaign ad criticizing his opponent Russet Perry, who is a former prosecutor. The ad ran frequently during News4 newscasts, on other stations and during football games.
In a court filing, the accused killer’s defense attorney wrote that the events surrounding the case are being used in campaign ads throughout the county, characterizing the defendant as a murderer with no presumption of innocence.”
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She said because of the ad and other news reports, her client cannot get a fair trial in Loudoun County.
A hearing is set for Nov. 16 to decide whether the trial will be moved.
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