Trial in Martin Gugino lawsuit not likely until 2024 By Aaron Besecker News Staff Reporter Apr 22, 2021 Apr 22, 2021 Updated Feb 26, 2026 0 Martin Gugino's federal civil rights lawsuit likely won't get to a trial for several years. John Hickey / News file photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Aaron Besecker News Staff Reporter It looks like Martin Gugino will be waiting at least a couple of years for his day in court.kAm%96 AC@E6DE6CVD 7656C2= 4:G:= C:89ED =2HDF:E 282:?DE E96 r:EJ @7 qF772=@ 2?5 >6>36CD @7 E96 qF772=@ !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E H@?VE 86E E@ EC:2= Q2?J E:>6 367@C6 a_ac 2E E96 62C=:6DE[Q &]$] |28:DEC2E6 yF586 w] z6??6E9 $49C@656C yC] D2:5 %9FCD52J]k^AmkAmpEE@C?6JD 7@C vF8:?@ 2?5 E96 4:EJ D2:5 E96J 4@?76CC65 367@C6 DF3>:EE:?8 E96 E:>6E23=6 $49C@656C 2AAC@G65[ 42==:?8 :E QC62=:DE:4Q 32D65 @? 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