Ala. judge delays trial in Auburn tree poisoning

Published November 20, 2014

A judge has delayed the trial of the University of Alabama fan charged with poisoning the oak trees at Auburn Universitys Toomers Corner.

An order issued Thursday says the trial of 62-year-old Harvey Updyke Jr. is being postponed at the agreement of prosecutors and the defense.

Updykes trial had been set for this summer, but officials say he probably wont go on trial now before November, or the middle of football season.

Updyke is accused of criminal mischief and other charges for allegedly putting poison around the bases of the Toomers oaks. Auburn fans traditionally roll them with toilet paper after a big victory.

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