Three friends of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev arrived in federal court in Boston Tuesday with hopes of having their upcoming summer trials relocated away from the city where the deadly attacks occurred.
Kazakh nationals Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov face obstruction of justice charges in connection with the investigation that followed the April 15, 2013 marathon bombings that left three dead and more than 260 injured.
According to the indictment, they allegedly tried to protect their friend Tsarnaev by removing from his dormitory room a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks that had been emptied of their explosive powder. Their attorneys have filed motions seeking a change of venue, which they argue is necessary for a fair trial.
Both arrived wearing button-down shirts and ties with no jackets. They smiled with their attorneys before court was called to order
A third defendant, Robel Phillipos, is charged with lying to investigators. He arrived with his attorneys and appeared relaxed in a suit and tie.
Trials for the three defendants are scheduled for late June.
Starting today, Judge Douglas P. Woodlock is convening several days of pre-trial hearings to consider legal motions in the case and begin evidentiary proceedings, which could include testimony from the defendants.
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