Attorney representing Kouri Richins on fraud charges asks to withdraw

What happened

Kouri Richins has asked a Summit County judge to replace her attorney, citing a breakdown in communication and concerns about the lawyer's prior representation of a key witness in her murder trial, as well as personal relationships with the judge and prosecutor.

Timeline

1. Oct 19, 5:11 AM KSL Attorney representing Kouri Richins on fraud charges asks to withdraw
2. Oct 20, 9:02 AM TownLift Kouri Richins says she can no longer trust court-appointed attorney

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