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Kouri Richins' defense seeks a hearing to assess state witness Robert Crozier's credibility.

The defense claims Crozier recanted his statement about supplying fentanyl, allegedly impacting evidence against Richins.

Richins' trial for aggravated murder is set for Feb. 23, 2026.

PARK CITY — Kouri Richins' defense team is calling for a hearing to determine whether the man accused of supplying the fentanyl used to kill Richins' husband is a credible witness.

"The state has relied on only one of the corroborating witnesses, Mr. Robert Crozier, to testify that the pills provided to Carmen Lauber were, in fact, fentanyl," the defense argues in court documents filed Thursday.

"He is the only witness who could potentially claim a direct connecti

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