Media Advisory:

Skakel Sentencing Continued

Further proceedings, including sentencing, in the case of State of Connecticut vs. Michael Skakel have been continued from Friday, August 9, 2002, to Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in Norwalk Superior Court.

Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. has continued the sentencing after considering the motion for a continuance filed by the defendant as well as the state's position on that motion.

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.