Gary Lee Bullock trial reset for February 8 due to psychiatrist reports not being in on time

Trial confirmation and and a motion to continue the Gary Lee Bullock jury trial was scheduled for this afternoon at 4 p.m. The jury trial date for October 13, 2015 was vacated.

The People did not file an opposition but in court Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads said, "We are very much wanting this matter to proceed as soon as possible. Since we have only received one of three reports, there is good cause for continuance ."

Mr. Kaleb Cockrum represents Bullock. Only one of three court appointed psychiatrists has met with Bullock and submitted a report.

That is Dr. Ana Glezer. Dr. John Chamberlain has to yet meet with Bullock. The third expert John Greene excused himself from the case.

"As counsel well know, three court experts were appointed to evaluate Mr. Bullock," said Judge Feeney. "Only DR. Glaser has provided us with a written report. Dr. Chamberlain responded to correspondence from the Court. He anticipates the evaluation report by October 7 or 8, 2015. Dr. Greene has advised in written form and excused himself from the case. We are not in a position to proceed with the trial."

Mr. Cockrum said that Dr. Chamberlain had yet not met with Bullock. Judge Feeney said that he would "prefer to hear from Mr. Chamberlain before appointing another expert."

Ms. Eads told Judge Feeney that Fr. Eric's twin sister who was in court wished to address the court. She is "quite opposed" to the continuance.

 Mr. Cockrum objected to Ms. Karin Freed speaking at this hearing but Judge Feeney allowed her to speak.

Mr. Cockrum said that "we don't object to her speaking at sentencing in the future or at trial but we object to her speaking today."

Judge Feeney said, "I think the victim's family members have a right to be heard at various stages of proceedings." He then said to Ms. Freed, "At this time we are only addressing scheduling."

"The concerns are that the family is still in limbo.," said Ms. Freed. We would like it to move. My father is 90 years old. He would like some peace and resolution instead of these continuances draggin on. We are in limbo. We can't move further."


Due to Mr. Cockrum's schedule with two other jury trials that "are not time waived and would preempt this case" as well as court expert reports not being completed, the new trial date is February 8, 2016. Trial confirmation is January 13 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 1.

An pre-trial, interim date for status of reports is set for October 14 at 2 p.m.

Bullock's personal appearance has been waived from court upon request by defense until the second court psychiatrist evaluation is in because they have no idea until the last minute when the experts will come see him, said Mr. Cockrum.

It was on February 10, 2015 that Bullock entered a not guilty by insanity plea, in addition to his not guilty plea.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/02/bullock-personally-reads-not-guilty.html

There is extensive coverage on this blog on the Bullock case.

Sep 28, 2015

Another continuance filed by defense for Gary Lee Bullock jury trial

Just checked the computers. Trial confirmation this Wednesday at 2 p.m. will now include a motion by Conflict Counsel requesting a continuance.

This is the fourth continuance by the defense.

Sept 22, 2015:

A pre trial conference with a special set of 3 p.m. in Courtroom 1 was scheduled this afternoon. It was continued to tomorrow because DDA Eads was not available. DDA Issac works part time and is currently not in the office.

The last court hearing was in a closed courtroom, the one before then was open but only because it was a Visiting Judge and all that happened was the date of September 10 was continued.

The jury trial has been assigned to Judge John Feeney. The case is being prosecuted by DDAs Andrew Isaac and Stacey Eads. Conflict Counsel's Mr. Kaleb Cockrum has been appointed to represent Bullock.

Fr. Eric's sister was in court and found out just as I did around 2:35 when Judge Feeney announced it in court. She walked off upset, which I can understand, this has happened three times now.

Due to the gag order, I can understand why public and press don't know, even though these last minute changes continue in cases with gag orders but to not notify family members of victims when this is happened the third time needs to be addressed.

As I was leaving, Times-Standard reporter Tabitha Soden was walking in and I told her of the rescheduling. No other media was in court.

Sep 10, 2015

Next hearing for Gary Lee Bullock set for September 22

A special set at 3 p.m. in Courtroom 1 was scheduled this afternoon by Judge John Feeney for the Gary Lee Bullock case. The attorneys met with Judge Feeney behind closed doors.

Next date is September 22 at 3 p.m.

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Sep 2, 2015

Gary Lee Bullock continued until September 10

A pre-trial hearing was scheduled this afternoon for the Gary Lee Bullock case. The trial Judge is John Feeney. Visiting Judge Marjorie Carter is subbing in for Judge John Feeney this week.

Judge Feeney sent emails to both attorneys requesting matter be continued until next week on September 10.

Conflict Counsel's Kaleb Cockrum is representing Bullock. Deputy District Attorney Mr. Andrew Isaac and Ms. Stacey Eads are prosecuting the case for the People. Ms. Eads was present for the People on September 2.

At the last hearing, on May 7, a 3 p.m special set time for status of reports and trial setting was scheduled in Bullock case.Judge Feeney met with DDA Isaac, DDA Stacey Eads and Mr. Cockrum privately in chambers.
Then the courtroom was opened and Judge Feeney said, "I believe we are in a position to set a trial date."
He said that in Chambers, "Counsel had discussed October 12 but since that is a court holiday, that the jury trial would be set for October 13 at 8:30 a.m." Pre-trial is September 2 at 2 p.m. and Trial Confirmation is September 30 at 2 p.m.