Former detectives Roger Rogerson and Glen McNamara will face a new trial over the murder of Sydney student Jamie Gao on August 18, following the discharge of the jury in their first trial.
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Justice Geoff Bellew told the NSW Supreme Court that the new trial date for the pair had been confirmed, lifting a non-publication order made on Tuesday.
Mr Rogerson, 74, and Mr McNamara, 56, are accused of being part of a "joint criminal enterprise" to murder Mr Gao, 20, in a southern Sydney storage unit on May 20 last year.
It is alleged that they stole 2.78 kilograms of the drug ice from him and then dumped his body off the coast of Cronulla. It was found six days later.
Half way through the trial's second day on Tuesday, Justice Bellew discharged the 15-member jury for legal reasons which cannot be disclosed.
Both accused have pleaded not guilty to murder and drug supply.
Counsel for Mr McNamara, Charles Waterstreet told the jury on Tuesday that Mr Rogerson had been solely responsible for the murder.
He said the 74-year-old had shot Mr Gao twice in the chest and then threatened to kill Mr McNamara and his family if he did not help him to cover up the crime.
No evidence was presented to support these claims before the jury was discharged.
Counsel for Mr Rogerson, George Thomas, did not have the opportunity to address the jury before members were discharged.
On Tuesday Justice Bellew said the NSW sheriff had confirmed that a court was available on August 18 to begin a new trial, and he formally set down that date.
