Judge limits seating for Donna Moonda trial

SHARON, Pa. — There will be only 32 seats allotted for the public, media and others during murder suspect Donna Moonda’s trial next month in federal court in Akron.

U.S. District Court Judge David Dowd issued an order Thursday requesting the U.S. Marshal’s Office put together a seating chart. The judge said he was reserving one bench for the marshals only.

The rest of the seats — 32 — must be divided among victims, the defendant’s family, media and the public. The judge’s order indicates that Moonda is requesting seven seats for her family members.

Judge Dowd has asked the government to provide the names and addresses of victims who also will need special seating.

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