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Hollywood Private Eye Trial Begins
The trial of the private investigator to the stars got under way in Los Angeles, and the witness list includes more than a few Hollywood names who will be witnesses or at least referenced during the testimony. Pellicano and four co-defendants, including a former LAPD officer and a telephone company official, will be tried for…
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How Not to Ask Questions
Perjury is definitely in the news these days, with the FBI investigating Roger Clemens for his statements before a Congressional committee and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit denying a relationship with an aide under review by the local prosecutors office. One of the highest profile perjury cases involves home run king…
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Cert Denied for John and Timothy Rigas
In a mere line, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the appeal of John and Timothy Rigas – denying certiorari for the two (see here). This is not surprising as the U.S. Supreme Court takes so few cases. The Petition, filed on behalf of Timothy and John Rigas former CFO and CEO of Adelphia, challenged their…
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White Collar Crime in the International News
Macau Daily Times – Bill Will Hinder White-Collar Crime Fight: Lawmakers New Zealand Herald – White Collar Crime Booming This is Your Money.co.uk – New War on White Collar Finance Fraudsters (esp)
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Olis Loses A Round, But the Game Isn’t Over
In a 21 page opinion, the district court denied Olis’ pending motions – but the government now has to respond to the 2255 motion. The court was not persuaded that Olis had a substantial constitutional claim with a "high probability of success" or that ‘"extraordinary or exceptional circumstances exist which make the grant of bail…
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Can Information From Hacking Be The Basis Of A Securities Violation?
The second circuit has a fascinating securities case that has old laws meeting new technology. And the question will be whether the text of the statute ought to be stretched beyond its language to reach new forms of criminality -although in this particular case the criminality is merely alleged. (See Floyd Norris NYTimes story here) …
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Supremes Reverse Ninth Circuit Tax Case
The U.S. Supreme Court, with Justice Souter writing the unanimous opinion in Boulware v. United States, resolved the question of "whether a distributee accused of criminal tax evasion may claim return-of-capital treatment without producing evidence that either he or the corporation intended a capital return when the distribution occurred." The Court held that: "Sections 301…
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What Conrad Black Says As He Enters Prison
Conrad Black reported to the Coleman, Florida prison today after being denied bail pending appeal. (see here). But he did manage to express his side of the case prior to reporting to the prison facility. In what is titled an Opinion piece in the New York Sun, Conrad Black presents an in-depth account of the…
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Defense Wins Bankruptcy Fraud Case
A lawyer who was charged with 11 counts of bankruptcy fraud had the last two remaining counts dismissed this past week by a District Court Judge in D.C. Initially 5 counts were dismissed pre-trial. The jury heard the remaining 6 counts against the attorney who is licensed to practice in DC and California, and acquitted…
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Deferred Prosecution Talk in the News
FoxNews – Ashcroft to Testify on Monitors Houston Chronicle (Mary Flood) – Justice’s Deals Draw Scrutiny -Research by Houston Lawyers Takes Issue With Corporate Penalties Northrup Talks Blog – (Item removed as a reader notified me that the link had been compromised) The Record- NewJersey.com – Editorial: Christie’s Cross (esp)
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