Faith Dixon trial delayed as second attorney withdraws

The Fargo woman accused of felony theft faces another delay in her trial.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:20am

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The trial for Faith Dixon, a Fargo woman accused of five felony counts of theft of property, has been delayed again after her attorney, Thomas Dickson, was granted permission to withdraw from the case. This marks the second time an attorney has stepped down from the case, following the withdrawal of Dane DeKrey in January.

Why it matters

The repeated delays in the Faith Dixon trial raise concerns about the judicial process and the defendant's right to a speedy trial. The withdrawal of multiple attorneys also suggests potential complexities or challenges in the case that could impact the outcome.

The details

Court records allege that Faith Dixon and her husband, Charles Dixon, used a nonprofit organization to defraud the state of thousands of dollars. The trial has now been delayed multiple times due to the withdrawal of Dixon's attorneys.

  • On Monday, Thomas Dickson was granted permission to withdraw from the case.
  • In January, attorney Dane DeKrey stepped down from the case.

The players

Faith Dixon

A Fargo woman accused of five felony counts of theft of property.

Charles Dixon

Faith Dixon's husband, who is also alleged to have been involved in the nonprofit fraud.

Thomas Dickson

The most recent attorney to withdraw from Faith Dixon's case.

Dane DeKrey

The attorney who previously withdrew from Faith Dixon's case in January.

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What’s next

The judge will need to appoint a new attorney to represent Faith Dixon, which could further delay the trial.

The takeaway

The repeated delays and attorney withdrawals in the Faith Dixon case highlight the complexities and challenges that can arise in the criminal justice system, potentially impacting the defendant's right to a fair and timely trial.