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WILL SATZ CONCEDE WITHOUT RELEASING THE TRANSCRIPTS?

By JAABLOG

Depositions were taken in State v. Loureiro last Thursday.  Judge Gardiner, Howard Scheinberg, and a civilian witness gave testimony.  The depos were taken by Carey Haughwout on behalf of her client, Loureiro.  Bruce Rogow was present on behalf of the 17th Circuit State Attorney, the prosecuting authority, as reportedly was counsel for Gardiner (a lawyer from Palm Beach), and Scheinberg (reportedly Bruce Lyons, Satz's old law school chum).Rumors are flying that Satz may concede the evidentiary hearing on May 26th.  He may stipulate to a new trial for Loureiro, and he may do so without admitting any error by his prosecutor or Gardiner.  He also could offer Loureiro a plea bargain to life in prison, thereby avoiding any potential further problems attendant to a new trial...continue to full post

Full post as published by JAABlog on May 04, 2009 (boomark / email).