Lawyers seek delay for Brian Epperson’s federal drug trial
Defense requests 90-day postponement to review evidence and conduct forensic testing
Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lawyers representing Brian Epperson are asking a judge to delay his federal trial, which is scheduled to start early next month.
Epperson was indicted for distributing meth, which led to the deaths of Kristen Morris and Reachel Dawson. He is also facing state charges in connection to the women’s deaths.
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Epperson’s attorney asked for a 90-day delay so they can review more evidence and have some of it go through forensic testing.
The filing also says there have been preliminary discussions on a plea agreement. Epperson’s attorney said she spoke to him about the delay over the weekend and said he is okay with it.
Epperson is still being held in the Clark County Jail.
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