Schaefer Seeks Release Before U.S. Trial | Chicago News

Tommy Schaefer, the man convicted in Indonesia for the 2014 murder of Heather Mack’s mother, is now seeking early release from U.S. custody ahead of his January trial — citing life-threatening health issues and claiming he poses no flight risk under electronic monitoring. After serving over a decade overseas, Schaefer’s legal team argues his medical needs can’t be met behind bars, especially with lingering COVID complications and heart problems. While prosecutors are expected to oppose the motion, Schaefer’s defense insists he’s charged only with conspiracy and obstruction — not violent crime — and that he deserves proper care before standing trial in Chicago. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14f4998916df3e74