Judge David Burnett said he would conduct an Act 1780 hearing for Damien Wayne Echols first, then a hearing for Charles Jason Baldwin and Jessie Lloyd Misskelley,
if needed.
Burnett explained if
he rules against Echols there would be no need to hold a hearing for Echols’ co-defendants.
I do not think that Burnett is suggesting postponement, rather saying that he is not going to let this become another circus and it will be nipped in the bud with Echol's dismissal. I guess it's on how you read it - personally I think Burnett is up to pussy's bow with it all and is making it quite clear there won't be any re-runs.
Good on him. I guess he didn't buy the t-shirt.
