1. Fane Lozman, of Supreme Court fame, has settled his case against Riviera Beach to the tune of $875,000. Good for him!
2. Michael Munday's case was affirmed by the 11th Circuit. No issues with playing clips from Cocaine Cowboys at trial.
3. Should Apple be forced to open an iPhone from accused defendants? The NY Times covers this recurring debate here.
4. Michael Avenatti was supposed to start trial next week in New York (with Miami criminal defense lawyers), but he was arrested last night in connection with his California case. The feds allege that he was violating his bond conditions.
5. Mike Flynn wants to withdraw his guilty plea. I've never understood judges who deny these motions. (There are some judges in this District who always grant them, which seems like the right move.) If he wants a trial, let him have his trial!
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DOM is 100% right. If someone wants a trial give them a trial. Judges used to always grant them. Now there are technical and procedural hurdles and it's a big mess. Let the man have his day in court.
ReplyDeleteAt the risk of being over simplistic, isn't a guilty plea an admission of guilt? I know there are lots of bad reasons that people enter into pleas and then regret it, but still...
ReplyDeleteLet him have a trial, but don't come crying back when he gets 10 years.
ReplyDeleteI like when the judge originally grants the motion to vacate, changes his mind, and then denies acceptance. Welcome to federal court.
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