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Ex-NMSU basketball player’s hazing trial delayed again
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial of a former NMSU basketball player accused of hazing and sexually assaulting a former teammate has been delayed once again. The allegations came to light in 2023, with charges being filed against Deshawndre Washington and two other players, Kim Aiken Jr. and Doctor Bradley.
Both of them took plea deals on their cases, agreeing to testify against Washington. Washington’s trial was delayed in April, with his defense saying they needed more time as the attorney representing Washington was also trying a homicide case at the time.
Now, the defense argues that Washington’s right to a chosen counsel has been violated, as Michael Cain was forced to remain as his attorney despite attempting to withdraw five times. Washington’s defense argues Cain was hired only to be local counsel, with attorney David Mestemaker being his lead counsel from out of state.
Washington’s trial was set to start Monday. The state Supreme Court has ruled that the Las Cruces District Court has until the end of the month to respond.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico plans to build new gates at four campus entrances along Central that will close nightly.
The gates will replace manual barriers in a project expected to cost about $1.5 million.
The Board of Regents approved the security upgrades for the UNM campus.
University officials said the gates will automatically close nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The gates will go in near Princeton Drive, Stanford Drive, Yale Boulevard and Terrace Street on the south end of campus.
A current rendering shows the gate completely blocking the road. Officials said the change will reduce unauthorized traffic and allow police officers to focus more effectively on prevention and response.
Construction will start in May. University officials hope to finish the project by September.
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