MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Dr. Sanjeev Kumar appeared before Judge Sheryl Lipman Tuesday afternoon for a report date and scheduling conference. Judge Lipman set a new trial date, moving it to December 1.

A 23-count indictment accuses Dr. Kumar of illegal sexual acts and medical misconduct.

Along with the new date for the trial, Judge Lipman set other deadlines that will have to be met prior to the trial starting.

The deadline to file motions is August 29.

Dr. Kumar will have his next appearance in court on October 14 at 10 a.m. for an interim report date.

Judge Lipman set a motion day for November 3 and stated responses are due on November 14.

Jury instructions are due on November 17, and Kumar’s attorneys stated they wanted to submit a jury questionnaire. Judge Lipman set that date

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