BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – The lawyer for the daughter of a state representative charged in the drug overdose death of a pregnant woman has asked to have the trial moved.
Cassie Nygren‘s attorney claims pre-trial publicity will prevent an impartial trial.
However, she did not cite any support documentation or arguments.
Representative John Nygren has regularly discussed his daughter’s struggle with drugs, which has prompted his sponsoring of numerous laws aimed at combating the opioid epidemic.
Nygren, and her boyfriend Shawn Gray, face multiple charges in connection with the June 2017 death of Jennifer Skeen.
On Monday, Nygren pleaded not guilty at arraignment. No trial date has been set.
Gray has a status hearing scheduled for Thursday.
