Set Another Place at the Table
In Harry Jaffe’s treatise, we’re told that Eric Holder gave Robert’s close friend Jason Torchinsky “…the sense that Robert Wone was considered part of the Covington family…” and that the law firm would represent the Wone family in every way possible. So far that has proven to be the case.
That family...
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The Work Goes On, The Cause Endures…
Robert’s lifetime of volunteerism and good deeds continue through a number of organizations that honor his memory in annual conferences, fellowships and awards.
Earlier this week, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund (AEF), announced the recipients of their 2010 grants and fellowships. Congrats to Stephanie Kang, a...
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WMRW Asks WWRD?
On the seventh day, they kept posting.
Holidays have been marked here before, and maybe this day in particular is worth a rare Sunday post, since much of what we’ve learned about Robert’s life and contributions were deeply rooted in his faith in God and his fellow man.
In addition to learning about Robert’s all-too-short life, we’ve all taught ourselves about the...
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Goodwill Towards Men
There may be no better time than the holiday season to once again ask readers to consider making a (hefty) contribution to the Robert Wone Memorial Trust.
Robert’s family established the Trust, in which funds are distributed to some of his favorite projects and causes.
Robert’s longtime friend Jason Torchinsky is the Trust’s administrator...
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Goodwill Towards Men
There may be no better time than the holiday season to once again ask readers to consider making a (hefty) contribution to the Robert Wone Memorial Trust.
Robert’s family established the Trust, in which funds are distributed to some of his favorite projects and causes.
Robert’s longtime friend Jason Torchinsky is the Trust’s administrator...
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Big Shoes to Fill
This Saturday, the American University’s Washington College Of Law will host the Robert E. Wone Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference.
This annual affair offers minority law students insight and information about judicial clerkships and internships from judges and law clerks. They will meet judges from federal and state trial, administrative, and appellate courts...
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Born From Tragedy
Three years ago yesterday, Robert Wone was laid to rest, but his good works live on through a number of service awards, fellowships and trusts.
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Educational Fund (AEF) recently announced their 2009 fellowship winners:
“In 2009, AEF awarded over $25,000 in fellowships and grants to law students that...
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Hundreds packed Columbia Baptist Church on August 8, 2006 to say goodbye to a colleague, friend, brother, son and husband.
For those who did not know Robert, those many tributes delivered that sad day help us better understand who he was and what he accomplished in his 32 years.
In the first (embeded...
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You Can Do It Kid…
The outpouring at Robert’s memorial service was a testament to his rich but all too short life. For those of us not fortunate to have known him, we draw from what was said by his closest friends and family.
Sixteen heartfelt eulogies eulogies were delivered that August day; the magnitude of the loss becomes...
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The Lamplighter
Continuing the celebration and recognition of Robert’s birthday and the person he was, we’ve compiled excerpts from the remembrances of family and friends expressed at his memorial service. For those who desire to read more, the full text of these remembrances is linked to each quotation.
Hopefully, sharing these will motivate everyone to pursue justice...
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On August 2nd, 2006, Washington attorney Robert E. Wone was murdered at 1509 Swann Street. Over two years passed before any criminal charges were filed - and then only conspiracy, obstruction of justice and crime scene tampering charges were brought against the Swann Street housemates, all present in the home on the night of the murder: Joe Price, Dylan Ward and Victor Zaborsky.
On May 17, 2010, a DC Superior Court trial got underway and all three defendants were all acquitted in that bench trial on those pending charges.
Nearly four years later, very little seems clear about what happened that night and who murdered Robert Wone. A cloud of suspicion remains over the Swann Street defendants who have denied any involvement in the murder of their friend or in the alleged cover up.
Judge Lynn Leibovitz found a moral certainty in their collective guilt, but not evidentiary certainty. Civil proceedings in a wrongful death suit filed by Robert's family is the next chapter in this tragic story.
We continue to work together seeking answers to the mystery of Robert Wone's murder and in finding justice for his memory and legacy.
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