In the Suzanne Simpson murder case, James Cotter, an associate of Brad Simpson, has filed court motions seeking to suppress evidence. Cotter is disputing the legality of his detainment and requesting the exclusion of statements and communications collected by law enforcement during the investigation, as reported by FOX San Antonio.
The legal filings include a motion to suppress and a motion in limine. The motion in limine seeks to prevent the court from allowing any mention of Cotter’s prior convictions or alleged legal issues during the trial. This follows the release of communications between Cotter and Brad Simpson, in which Cotter is accused of conspiring to hide an illegal firearm. According to an arrest affidavit cited by News 4 San Antonio, Simpson messaged Cotter, stating, "You're all I got now... social media is destroying me."
Cotter’s case involves a connection to the Simpson investigation, which is being considered in his trial. Defense attorney Jason Goss explained the purpose of a motion in limine, stating, "The motion in limine is important because even though it doesn't say much there, what it's saying is, 'Judge, before trial, we want to have a hearing.'" The judge will determine whether the evidence is relevant without being prejudicial. Goss also stated, "What that really means is, if the jury would convict (Cotter), this defendant in this case based upon the alleged actions of another defendant in another case (Simpson), that's not a fair trial." Cotter has requested evidence, but it is unclear if a ruling will be made. Arguments on other motions are expected, as stated by News 4 San Antonio.
