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June 7, 2006

Michael Derderian's trial date put off to Sept. 5

PROVIDENCE -- The trial of Michael Derderian, who faces 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly fire at The Station nightclub, has been postponed from July 31 to Sept. 5.

Superior Court Judge Francis J. Darigan Jr. told prosecutors and defense lawyers in a conference Tuesday that he was delaying the trial because of concerns that the new Kent County Courthouse, where the high-profile trial will be held, won’t be fully operational by the end of July.

Joseph V. Conley Jr., deputy Superior Court administrator, said he was informed today of the change in trial date for Derderian. His brother and club co-owner Jeffrey Derderian also faces trial on the same charges, but no date has yet been set for that.

The trial, which may take 8 to 10 weeks to try, is not being held in Providence because the courthouse there cannot accommodate the number of anticipated spectators.

More to come ...

-- Journal staff writer Tracy Breton

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