Breen removed from Ash defense

Kelly Breen, who has represented Vencil Ash leading up to his retrial on first degree murder charges, was removed from Ash’s defense by Judge Derek C. Weimer at his own request the morning of July 22.

At the opening of the hearing to introduce Breen’s motion to be removed from the case, Breen stated that the reason behind his motion comes from the fact that due to witnessing certain events that have transpired in which he witnessed certain claims made by Ash that could be used in court against the defense, he could be called as a witness for the prosecution.

He stated that he believes...