NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new court date has been set for two former Vanderbilt football players previously convicted of rape. The two were released from jail after a mistrial was declared in the case.
A court appearance for Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey has been scheduled for July 8 at 9 a.m.
It was not immediately known what would be addressed during the hearing, but a new trial date will likely be discussed, among other items.
Both men were convicted in January of raping a fellow student in an on-campus dorm room. A mistrial was declared in June after jury foreman Todd Easter failed to disclose during jury selection that he was a victim of statutory rape.
Easter did not mention that when he was 16-years-old, he was in a consensual relationship with a 23-year-old man. However, Easter said he doesn't consider himself a victim.
District Attorney Glenn Funk said he fully anticipates the case going to trial. A mid-September start date was expected to be asked for.
Vandenburg and Batey were released from jail after posting bond on June 24.
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