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SANTA FE, N.M. The case of a Santa Fe teen accused of killing UNM basketball recruit Fedonta “JB” White might get another chance of changing the trial’s venue.
Estevan Montoya
Santa Fe High junior basketball player J.B. White. (Eddie Moore/Journal)
Attorney Dan Marlowe filed a motion to reconsider a previous ruling on his change-of-venue motion for his client Estevan Montoya, who is charged with White’s murder. Marlowe wanted to have the trial moved to Los Alamos, but 1stJudicial District Judge Glenn Ellington ruled against the motion last week because Marlowe didn’t present evidence to support the motion at the March 4 hearing.
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Prosecutors are objecting to a change-of-venue motion filed earlier this month in the case of a teen accused of fatally shooting Santa Fe High School basketball star Fedonta âJBâ White.
Prosecutors contend the defense attorney for 17-year-old Estevan Montoya has offered no evidence a Santa Fe venue would make it impossible for the defendant to receive a fair trial.
Montoya is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful carrying of a firearm, tampering with evidence and negligent use of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting on Aug. 1 at an alcohol-fueled house party in Chupadero.
Witnesses have said White was shot after he and Montoya were involved in an altercation.