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Hearing held in case against convicted killer Markeith Loyd

Lawyers discuss motion regarding attorney fees

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The case against convicted killer Markeith Loyd went before a judge Monday in Orange County.

Loyd is currently awaiting trial in the slaying of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton. The trial was scheduled to begin in May but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Loyd’s attorney held a conference call with prosecutors and the judge to discuss a motion involving legal fees.

The judge granted the defense motion for attorney fees in the amount of $90,380.

Loyd is serving a life sentence for murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in 2016.


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Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.

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