NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There are new details surrounding the Metro police officer charged with murder. Andrew Delke's Grand Jury indictment sets the stage for a trial unlike any other in Nashville's history.
But will it really happen? The Grand Jury indictment came quickly -- just two weeks after the preliminary hearing. Now, there will be motions, hearings and even questions about a plea deal.
When it's all said and done, most expect this controversial case to go to trial. When it does, Officer Andrew Delke will plead not guilty.
He's accused of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Daniel Hambrick in July of last year.
So, what do we know about the case moving forward?
We've seen security video showing of the shooting, but there is additional evidence.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigated and their criminal file is part of discovery that now must be turned over to the defense.
"So they are just now getting the discovery. It's going to take a while to review and subpoenas may be issued for what the defense sees in discovery," said legal analyst Nick Leonardo.
For now, indications are the trail will happen in Judge Monte Watkins court. Watkins is no stranger to high-profile cases having presided over the Vanderbilt rape trails. Those cases took time and this one will too.
In all likelihood, Delke won't go to trial until sometime early next year. There will be delays.
"With a criminal charge of this magnitude the court will give the defense wide leeway to prepare for trial because it's such a serious charge," said Leonardo.
And, of course, in any first degree murder case, where a conviction can bring a life sentence, there will be talk of a plea deal.
But Leonardo thinks both sides are dug in with little chance for a plea.
"Definitely there are strong arguments on both sides. And, I believe this is an all or nothing case for both sides," said Leonardo.
Something else: A police officer charged with murder while in the line duty is a polarizing case.
The defense won't comment now, but the possibility exists they will ask for a change of venue for a jury from outside the area.
Delke is expected to officially plead not guilty at his arraignment sometime before the end of the month.
At that time, it's possible a trial date will be set.
