The Oklahoma Attorney General has asked the court for a continuance to postpone the preliminary hearing for Paul Jacob, Susan Johnson, and Rick Carpenter, originally scheduled for next Wednesday, July 23 in Oklahoma City. A new date for the hearing has not yet been set.

“This will be a long fight. Now a little longer,” Paul said in reaction to the delay. “But we are prepared, with the help of family, friends, and supporters, to battle as long and hard as we must. The continuance requested by the attorney general’s office means only a slight delay, as this politically-motivated prosecution, unfortunately, will continue. We take comfort in knowing that we will ultimately get our day in court. And we will be vindicated.”

Stay tuned for updates on rescheduling of the hearing.