UPDATED WITH BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
A November trial date has been set for Phoenix Ikner, the man accused of the FSU campus shooting that killed 2. Wednesday the case was discussed in court.
"I see no reason to not set this for trial on the week of November 3rd," ruled Judge Lance E. Neff, regarding the trial against Phoenix Ikner, the man facing charges for the Florida State campus shooting in April.
Ikner currently faces 2 first-degree murder charges and 7 attempted first-degree murder charges.
Defense attorney, Peter Mills, said he needs more time, but the Judge cited a 1981 Florida Supreme Court Case stating most capital and other criminal cases should move to trial from arraignment or appointment of counsel within 60 days.
"And to date, my understanding is the defense has chosen not to participate in discovery," said Neff. "That certainly is your client's prerogative."
"That will change," said Mills.
"It will change?" said Lance.
"Yes, sir," said Mills.
The defense said they will be filing that motion for discovery within the next week.
If that motion for discovery is filed, State Attorney Jack Campbell said it could delay the trial.
"These deadlines will be pushed back because it'll take more time than that would allow for them to get ready," said Campbell. "The biggest source is going to be digital evidence because there are lots of video cameras on FSU's campus, both the ones that sell cameras that various students may have been watching and other types of surveillance videos that are there."
As of Wednesday, October 1 is the deadline for discovery and October 10 is the cut off date for filing motions.
Judge Neff added a case management conference will be held every month for this case. The next one is set to take place on August 13.
Original:
A trial date has now been set for the man accused of opening fire on Florida State University's Campus this past Spring. Phoenix Ikner is accused of shooting and killing two people and injuring several others on April 17th.
On Wednesday, July 16th, Judge Lance E. Neff announced jury selection will begin on November 3rd, 2025. The judge has also ordered that there be a case management conference every month until trial, with the next one set for August 13th.
Judge Neff has also set a discovery cutoff date for October 1st, with all motions and pre-trial motions to be submitted by October 10th.
To date, the defense has chosen not to participate
in discovery, but says that will change.
Ikner is currently facing nine counts:
- Two for first-degree murder
- Seven for attempted first-degree murder
Ikner did not appear in court.
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