Edgar Steele's lawyers want his murder-for-hire trial moved to Wyoming. A change of venue request filed by Robert McAllister and Gary Amendola cites “negative pre-trial publicity” that will hinder finding an impartial jury in North Idaho. The lawyers say ongoing news coverage, including the release of phone calls that are the basis for a witness tampering charge against Steele, was assisted by the U.S. government or Spokane County Jail officials. “There was no need for anyone to release evidence in a criminal case to the media other than to gain an unfair advantage,” according to the motion/Meghann Cuniff, Sirens & Gavels. More here.

Question: Can Edgar Steele get a fair trial in Kootenai County?