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Court hearing for murder suspect Markeith Loyd canceled

ORLANDO, Fla. — Murder suspect Markeith Loyd was scheduled to appear in court Monday morning for a status hearing, but it was canceled.

Loyd is accused of fatally shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in December and Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in January.

Chief Judge Frederick Lauten last week denied Loyd's request to be represented by Terence Lenamon, a Miami-based attorney whom Loyd said he trusted.

Roger Weeden, the court-appointed standby counsel, asked Lauten again if he could represent Loyd. He told the judge that he thinks the law would allow for Lenamon to join Loyd's legal team at trial.

Lauten told Loyd that he wouldn't make any promises, but he left the door open for the possibility

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Loyd agreed to be represented by Weeden, and he chose to waive his right to a speedy trial.

Weeden was expected to ask Lauten to allow Lenamon to act as co-counsel during Monday's hearing. A new date hasn't been set yet.