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HEARING DATE SET FOR BLANTON/CITY vs. SHIPMAN LAWSUIT

(Richmond, IN)--Two dates have now been set to determine whether or not the lawsuit filed by Adam Blanton of the Richmond Police Department, which was later joined by the City of Richmond against Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman, will go forward.  Blanton was place on what is commonly referred to as the Brady List by Shipman last year after Blanton made a false statement about a double murder case.  Shipman in March filed a motion to dismiss the case.  Now, according to online court documents, a hearing will take place on June 1 in Henry Circuit Court with special judge Bob Witham presiding.  A subsequent date of June 13 has also been set.   The city is using a private legal firm and has already spent in excess of $40,000 on legal fees.