Story Created: May 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM CDT
Story Updated: May 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM CDT
IOWA CITY (AP) - The trial of an Iowa City man accused of killing his neighbor over a game of chess has been delayed.
David Christian is charged with second-degree murder in the Oct. 19 death of Michael Steward.
Christian's trial was set for May 18. His attorney, Peter Persaud, says the trial will be scheduled for later. A new date has not been set.
Police say the two men got into a fight while playing chess at Christian's home.
According to court documents, Christian forced Steward's head between his legs and applied pressure until Steward was unresponsive and later died.