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Heather Mack's alleged co-conspirator denied release; trial delayed

Heather Mack's alleged co-conspirator denied release; trial delayed
A judge denied a request to release Tommy Schaefer, the alleged co-conspirator of Heather Mack in her mother's death; his trial was also delayed.
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