?Large? number of postponed trials cause changes, concern

Published December 7, 2006 5:00am ET



Simmeon Anderson was charged in 2000 with attempted first-degree murder. Six years, a vacated verdict and 24 postponements later, he?s awaiting a January trial.

“This is a case that demonstrates all the different ways a case can be postponed,” said Margaret Burns, spokeswoman for the Baltimore City State?s Attorney?s Office.

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