A new trial date is set for former Union Parish football star and ex-LSU running back Trey Holly who is facing a felony charge in connection with a shooting in Union Parish that injured two people in February of last year. Judge Monique Clement has set Holly’s trial date for April 27th. Holly’s lawyer, Michael Small, says Holly was scheduled to stand trial in July, but it was postponed due to a broken air conditioner at the courthouse in Farmerville.
“I’m very glad to have the case back on the trial docket, and I’m very convinced that it’ll proceed to trial in Union Parish on that date,” Small said.
Holly is charged with illegal use of a weapon and aggravated criminal damage to property; a grand jury dismissed an attempted second-degree murder charge. Small says Judge Clement denied the state’s request for a change of venue.
“The state’s showing for change of venue in this case was extremely weak. They attached three news articles in support of this motion to change venue,” Small said.
Clement said the issue could be considered during jury selection, but Small says barring any extenuating circumstances, the trial will be held in Union Parish.
“The Louisiana Constitution provides that trials of criminal cases, absent, very unusual circumstances, are to be in the parish where the offense is alleged to have occurred,” Small explained.
Because Holly is facing a felony, he was not allowed to play at LSU. He’s now playing for Southern University and he’s the Jaguars leading rusher with 267 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Holly is the all-time leading rusher in Louisiana high school football history.
