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Here Comes The Judge
Washington Post Profiles Judge Lynn Leibovitz Keith Alexander of the Post had a crackerjack profile of the presiding judge in the Wone trial, Lynn Leibovitz, in yesterday’s edition. Profiled in these pages this past January, Alexander draws a good picture…
Bench Notes
The Jury is Dismissed – Update: Friday, 11:00pm Just when you thought you had it all figured out. Normally we start the day knowing what we’ll post, but yesterday’s turn of events has scrambled our coverage plans as well as the trial itself. One…
BULLETIN: Bench Trial?
Defense forgoing Jury Trial? 3:45pm Hearing TODAY We hoped to take a day off while jury selection was happening. It seems like a lot happened already: This just in from the Washington Post: Defense in Wone case may pass on…
Pre-trial hearing Day 2: Wrap-up
Tuesday’s afternoon hearing began with some of Judge Leibovitz’ housekeeping to keep the outstanding motions moving forward as opening statements approach. At the top of the list: the government’s filings of references to substantiate the expert witnesses David Sargent, as…
Fall Guys
Take the defendants at their word; an unknown person came into their house with the express purpose of murdering Robert. The killer must have had one of only two possible careers, violent home invasion burglar or assassin. Sure the ninja has been…
Logistics
The Trial Takes Shape Other than getting Judge Lynn Leibovitz’ rulings on experts and evidence from yesterday’s motions hearing, we got a clearer picture from her, the government and the defense team on what the trial’s structure will look like.…
Still At The Threshold
Fuzzy Legal Arguments, and Questions To Be Resolved The afternoon’s portion of the status hearing began at 2:15, in an ever-so-slightly cooler courtroom. Hopes ran to more accomplishments like what was seen in the morning. Hopes largely dashed…or at least…
At The Threshold
A Clearer Picture of What Will Make It To Trial We’re filing at the 1pm lunch break during today’s status hearing. It’s a day of all business. You know the trial is nearing as the number of attorneys present multiplies;…
A Motional Cinco De Mayo
What’s In, What’s Out is On Court’s Docket Today At 9:30 am, Judge Lynn Liebowitz gavels in what looks to be the final motions hearing before the start of the May 10 trial. The court has a full plate with…