Death Penalty Sought For Accused Kidnapper Of Yingying Zhang
Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Brendt Christiansen, the man accused of kidnapping University of Illinois visiting scholar Yingying Zhang.
Family Of Yingying Zhang Awaits New Year And Trial Of Accused Kidnapper
2018 is the year when the family of Yingying Zhang hopes they will get answers about her disappearance, when her accused kidnapper goes on trial. For the accused, Brendt Christensen, it is the chance to get his day in court. Christensen's federal trial on the charge of kidnapping resulting in death is scheduled to begin February 27, 2018.
Attorneys For Defendant In Yingying Zhang Case Seek More Prep Time
Attorneys for Brendt Christensen, the man accused of killing University of Illinois visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, are asking for more time to prepare his defense.
Christensen Arraigned On New Charges In Yingying Zhang Disappearance
A public defender entered a “not guilty” plea Wednesday for Brendt Christensen, the 28-year-old man accused of kidnapping and killing Yingying Zhang. The brief arraignment hearing before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long at the federal courthouse in Urbana came after an emotional outburst from Yingying’s mother.
Lawyers For Alleged Kidnapper Ask To Withdraw In Face Of Potential New Charges
Lawyers for Brendt Christensen, the 27-year-old man accused of kidnapping Yingying Zhang, are asking a judge’s permission to withdraw from the case.