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Arizona Shooter Trial Coming To SoCal?

SAN DIEGO (CBS) — The trial of Jared Loughner, the man accused of shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Arizona may be headed for the Southland.

KNX 1070's John Brooks reports the extensive publicity surrounding the trial could be to blame for the move.

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Sources for the Washington Post say court officials plan to move the case out of the state within several weeks.

The change of venue decision will be made by Arizona's new chief federal judge.

San Diego would likely get the case in part because it's one of the closest judicial districts to Arizona.

A San Diego- based federal judge, Larry A. Burns, was appointed last week to hear the case because Arizona judges recused themselves.

Loughner's attorney, is also based in the area.

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