Knight's Clearwater ferry crash trial delayed to 2027

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Jeff Knight's trial over charges stemming from the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash has been postponed until February 2027. Attorneys continue to dispute whether prosecutors can introduce evidence from a separate 2019 boat accident involving Knight.

WHO: Jeff Knight and the attorneys in his case.

WHAT: Knight's trial in the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash case was delayed until February 2027.

WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET

WHERE: Clearwater

WHY: The delay came as attorneys dispute whether prosecutors can present evidence from a separate 2019 boat accident involving Knight.

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