DEDHAM, Mass. (Court TV) — Brian Walshe’s defense team remains in a holding pattern as prosecutors continue sorting through sealed federal investigation files that could potentially impact his upcoming murder trial.

Brian faces charges in the death of his wife , Ana Walshe, in January 2023. His trial is scheduled to begin in October.

Brian Walshe appears in court for a motions hearing on Jan. 8, 2025. (Court TV)

During a brief 10-minute status hearing in Norfolk County Superior Court, Brian and his attorneys appeared via Zoom but did not speak. Assistant District Attorney Lisa Beatty provided updates on ongoing discussions between state and federal prosecutors regarding the controversial “Proctor files.”

The files stem from the federal investigation into the Karen Read case and c

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