MEDIA ADVISORY:

Skakel Case Rescheduled

urther proceedings, including sentencing, in the case of State of Connecticut vs. Michael Skakel have been continued from Friday, July 19, 2002, to Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, in Norwalk Superior Court.

Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. ordered the continuance after consulting with the probation officer who will prepare the presentence investigation of the defendant.

The Judicial Branch will notify the news media if other scheduling changes occur. News media organizations are advised to monitor the Judicial Branch's Website as well .