An Osceola judge delayed the sex crimes trial of Stephan Sterns as prosecutors prepare a response to efforts to throw out evidence of yearslong sexual abuse of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who he’s accused of later killing.

Stephan Sterns, the Florida man accused of killing his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter, Madeline "Maddie" Soto, has filed motions seeking to suppress evidence found on his cellphone, according to court documents.