A judge in Benzie County has refused to gag the defense in a high profile murder case. The prosecutor says publicity of the case will make it hard for Joni Holbrook to get a fair trial. She's accused of murdering her husband, Melvin Holbrook, a state police officer.
The prosecutor, John Daugherty, wanted Holbrook's attorney to be restricted in his comments to the press. Jesse Williams is arguing Holbrook was abused by her husband. He held a press conference earlier this month.
The judge told the prosecutor to file an attorney grievance if he thinks Williams acted improperly.