Attorney Wants Kevin Sweat Murder Trial Moved From Okemah

The attorney for the man charged with the murder of his girlfriend in July 2011 has filed a motion seeking the trial of Kevin Sweat be moved out of Okfuskee County. 

In May, a judge ordered Sweat to stand trial for the slaying of 23-year-old Ashley Taylor.  

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In August, the DA's office filed a bill of particulars seeking the death penalty for Kevin Sweat if he is found guilty of murder. 

This week, Sweat's attorney filed a motion to quash the bill of particulars and declare the death penalty unconstitutional.  The motion states a death penalty violates the fifth, eighth and 14^th amendments of the U.S. Constitution. 

Sweat's attorney also filed a motion seeking a change of venue. A June 2013 trial date has been set in the case.

Kevin Sweat is also accused of shooting and killing 13-year-old Taylor Placker and 11-year-old Skyla Whitaker.

His preliminary hearing  is set for January 28, 2013. Kevin Sweat has pleaded not guilty in that case as well. 

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