Venue changed for Scott City man's trial

The murder trial of Robert L. Grant of Scott City has been moved to Dent County, south of Rolla.

According to court records, the change of venue to move the case was approved Friday. Judge Max Price of the 42nd Judicial Circuit is scheduled to hear a case review Oct. 25.

Grant, 21, is accused of the July 17 stabbing death of Chad Chaney, 23, also of Scott City, following an altercation that night in an area outside Scott City known as Red Gate.

Grant has been in jail since his arrest that day. He was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and assault.