A trial date has been set for Anshanique Leavell, the woman accused in the fatal shooting of Amareya’ Freeman, after several weeks of attempted negotiations.
Leavell appeared virtually Thursday in the Christian Circuit Courtroom of Judge John Atkins, along with defense attorney Michael Thompson, who not only requested a trial date but also asked that Leavell’s bond be modified, with Leavell intent to follow all conditions of release.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Jared Smith argued that nothing has changed since the judge denied the last bond modification request, saying he believes Leavell remains a danger to the community.
Judge Atkins agreed with his argument and denied the bond modification, and then set a trial date for August 19 and 20.
Leavell remains in the Christian County Jail on charges of murder, receiving stolen property and complicity to tampering with physical evidence. She is accused of shooting Freeman in the chest at a Greenville Road apartment on June 6 of last year.