Carroll University threats: Timothy Hoeller trial scheduled
Carroll threats, man's trial scheduled
Timothy Hoeller, the Milwaukee man accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University, is finally set for trial.
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University is finally set for trial.
The backstory:
Prosecutors charged Timothy Hoeller three years ago for comments he made about a potential mass shooting on the university's campus in Waukesha.
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Hoeller has bipolar disorder. Twice in the past three years, his case has been suspended while he received court-ordered medication at a state mental hospital.
Prosecutors offered Hoeller a plea deal this week. His attorney urged him to accept it, but Hoeller declined.
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"Through many emails back and forth, my client has made it clear that he is rejecting that offer. So that’s the long part of it," said Paul Bucher, Hoeller's defense attorney. "The short part of it is, where do we go from here? I’d like to resolve this case judge, otherwise I think we should set it for trial."
What's next:
The case is now scheduled for a three-day trial starting Oct. 21. In the meantime, Hoeller remains free on $1,000 bond.
The Source: FOX6 News referenced prior coverage of Hoeller's case and information from the Wisconsin Circuit Court.