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Salazar to get late September sentencing hearing

Salazar Trial — David Salazar stands with defense lawyers as Judge Eichwald reads jury verdict.

Michaela Helean Michaela Helean Michaela Helean Staff Writer

Published August 28, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. Modified September 30, 2024 - 2:54 p.m.

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David Salazar, who was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

Judge George Eichwald initially said the date would be sometime in late August, but according to the court records Eichwald, just set a date Friday.

The defense team has filed a motion — specific details on it are not yet available — which will be heard at the sentencing.

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