Man facing chance of death penalty in cop’s death files for new trial, hearing scheduled for May 5

Man facing chance of death penalty in cop’s death files for new trial, hearing scheduled for May 5

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was found guilty of murder and faces the chance of being sentenced to death has filed a motion for a new trial. Kenneth Simpson, of Steelville, was found guilty in January of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, two counts of illegal gun possession, one count of illegally possessing a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in the death of Hermann police officer Mason Griffith. Jurors had recommended t…