Florida, 29 October 2026
A trial initially scheduled for August in Florida is expected to be delayed in the case of a 26-year-old Vienna man accused of sex with a 15-year-old whom he met through an online computer game.
The case has already been prolonged by the man's detention in the United States. The 26-year-old has spent 915 days in custody in Florida while authorities and the defense prepare for the proceedings.
Hearing on Defense Lawyers
A hearing was intended to examine the reasons for changing defense lawyers. Such a hearing forms part of the case management process before the main trial, although the verified information does not set out the specific grounds for the change.
The main trial had originally been scheduled for August. Despite that timetable, the proceeding planned for this year is now expected to be delayed further.
