Hassan Brack

Two individuals, who are accused of killing a man in 2021 in Butler, saw homicide charges advance to Butler County Common Pleas Court on Monday, June 26.

Hassan L.R. Brack, 36, and Brooke R. Fair Smith, 30, both of Butler, were charged in the death of Hakeem Moran, 31, of Pittsburgh, in May 2023 — nearly two years after the homicide.

They appeared Monday, June 26, for preliminary hearings before District Judge William Fullerton.

Despite numerous objections from both defendants’ attorneys, Fullerton said the commonwealth had met its burden of proof and charges were held over.

Brack and Fair Smith face felonies criminal homicide, attempted homicide and burglary. Fair Smith was additionally charged with a count of felony burglary.