TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - The man accused of plotting and killing a Florida State professor was back in court today.
Sigfredo Garcia was at the Leon County Courthouse Wednesday morning for his pre-trial case management hearing involving the murder of Dan Markel. His attorneys said that state prosecutors handed them a new hard drive with information they've gathered as part of their new discovery.
"The new discovery is something that we have to review and analyze to make a determination as to what we stand, but you know, it's an ongoing process. Discovery is fluid, cases are fluid, so at this point, it's premature to say," said Saam Zangeneh, Garcia's attorney.
His attorney also said they were told the hard drive has law enforcement reports and possibly wire taps.
The other man accused in Dan Markel's murder, Luis Rivera, was not present. Rivera's attorneys have requested a speedy trial. Intially, Rivera and Garcia were set to start trial on the same date.
Garica's attorneys said Rivera's decision does no affect their case one way or another. Garcia is due next in court on Oct. 7th for his bond hearing. As of now the trial is still set for November, though his defense team said that could change depending on how this new information impacts their case.
