Overview
- Jury selection had been set for Monday, Oct. 20, but the hold prevents the trial from starting until the response is filed.
- The petition to allow Michael Cain to withdraw was filed Oct. 14 by attorney Scott Davison on Washington’s behalf.
- The high court issued its order on Friday, Oct. 17, temporarily halting proceedings until the filing deadline.
- Washington remains charged in a case tied to alleged hazing within the NMSU men’s basketball program that led to felony sexual-assault allegations.
- Co-defendants Doc Bradley and Kim Aiken previously entered plea agreements that reduced the charges against them.