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Law’s Michael Benza says replacing Gregory Moore’s lead attorney could delay trial for months

Media | September 18, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Aliza Sherman Cleveland murder case: Gregory Moore trial to be delayed after lead attorney Jon Paul Rion withdraws

WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the CWRU School of Law, said replacing lead defense counsel could delay Gregory Moore’s trial for several months as a new attorney gets up to speed. He said withdrawals near trial are uncommon but not unheard of and noted the judge’s approval suggests Rion’s undisclosed reason for leaving was significant.

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