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McGann Seeks Death Penalty Repeal Amid Murder Charges

2/26/2026

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Andrew McGann seeks to remove the death penalty after allegedly fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink.
McGann alleges prosecutor Brandon Carter violated a gag order by discussing the case during his campaign for judgeship.
McGann, 28, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder and is jailed since his arrest.
The Brinks were attacked on July 26 while protecting their daughters, who were unharmed.

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Andrew McGann seeks to remove the death penalty after allegedly fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink.
McGann alleges prosecutor Brandon Carter violated a gag order by discussing the case during his campaign for judgeship.
McGann, 28, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder and is jailed since his arrest.
The Brinks were attacked on July 26 while protecting their daughters, who were unharmed.