New evidence delays Thomas Moss judge murder plot trial

Moss's defense team says more time needed to review digital forensics in case.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:14pm

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An extreme close-up of a pair of metal handcuffs against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative visual metaphor for a criminal investigation.The delay in this high-profile murder plot trial underscores the complexities involved in building a strong case against an alleged conspirator.Lafayette Today

Thomas Moss's defense team has decided a speedy trial on charges he conspired to murder Judge Steve Meyer on January 18 would not be possible, so his new trial date is now set for September. Moss's attorney Andrew Baldwin cited "quite voluminous digital forensic evidence" that requires more time to review.

Why it matters

The delay in the high-profile murder plot trial raises questions about the complexity of the case and the challenges prosecutors face in building a strong enough case to convict Moss, who is accused of an attempted assassination of a sitting judge.

The details

Moss was arrested and charged in January for allegedly conspiring to murder Judge Steve Meyer. Prosecutors claim they have evidence of Moss planning the attack, though the specific details of the alleged plot have not been made public. Moss's defense team has now successfully argued for a delay in the trial to allow more time to review the digital evidence in the case.

  • Moss was arrested and charged in January for the alleged murder plot.
  • The original trial date was set for shortly after the arrest, but has now been pushed back to September.

The players

Thomas Moss

The defendant accused of conspiring to murder Judge Steve Meyer.

Judge Steve Meyer

The judge who was allegedly targeted in the murder plot.

Andrew Baldwin

The defense attorney representing Thomas Moss.

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What they’re saying

“quite voluminous digital forensic evidence”

— Andrew Baldwin, Defense Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide in September whether there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial against Thomas Moss.

The takeaway

This delay highlights the complexities involved in building a strong case against an alleged murder conspirator, especially when significant digital evidence is involved that requires extensive review by the defense team.