Two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers will go on trial early next month on charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III. On Monday, Nov. 4, a judge denied a motion to dismiss the criminal charges brought by a grand jury against them. Monday's hearing was closed to the public and to the Whitfield family because the arguments were about grand jury testimony that led to the officers' indictments. At this point, that testimony is still confidential. Officers Steven Sanchez and Adam Ahmad face charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and battery. The parents of Herman Whitfield III, along with their attorneys and other supporters, waited outside the courtroom during the hearing. "We're disappointed in not being there and not being able to hear what the defendants' arguments are in their motion to dismiss,” Whitfield family attorney Richard Waples said. “But we understand the process, and we're patient." MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/2-impd-officers-steven-sanchez-adam-ahmad-headed-to-trial-in-death-of-herman-whitfield-iii/531-220b9284-03dd-48ee-b19e-572798f40765