Fischer asks for dismissal of murder charges on speedy trial violation

Posted on September 14, 2015

Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD)

By Joe Ragusa

BLOOMINGTON – A murder suspect says her right to a speedy trial has been violated.

Danielle Fischer, 24, is charged with murder and child endangerment for the death of her son, Robbie Cramer, in March 2013.

Her attorney argues in a court filing that Fischer’s right to a speedy trial has been violated by at least 74 days beyond the legal limit.

The court filing says Fischer demanded a trial within 160 days of a court appearance on April 9, 2013, but the speedy trial requirement was waived several times by both sides for various reasons. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for Friday.

Fischer’s boyfriend at the time of Cramer’s death, Nicholas Compton, was convicted of murder earlier this year. He’s serving a life sentence.

The prosecution alleges Fischer knew about the injuries, but did not seek medical attention and did nothing to stop Compton from abusing Cramer.

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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