Russ Clanton a no show, sends email to court, Kailan Meserve motion for new trial continued

Yesterday afternoon, Judge Timothy Cissna told Deputy District Attorney that a motion for a new trial and a continuance for sentencing will be decided on July 1.

Meserve's attorney, Mr. Russ Clanton, was a no show, simply sending an email that he was out of state.

Jun 24, 2016

It has been two months since Mr. Meserve has been found guilty of 15 felonies. The two victims have a Marcy's right to see restitution and justice." Defense wants new trial.

The defense scheduled a motion to be heard for a new trial yesterday at 4 p.m. for Kailan Meserve. While Mr. David Celli from Mr. Russ Clanton's office was present in court, Kailan Meserve decided in court that he wanted Mr. Clanton present to argue the motion.

The People oppose the motion. Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads, who appeared on her behalf of her colleague, Ms. Bennett, told Judge Timothy Cissna, "It has been two months since Mr. Meserve has been found guilty of 15 felonies. The two victims have a Marcy's right to see restitution and justice. It has been a significant time since the jury came back with a verdict."

Mr. Celli responded, "

The hearing is now scheduled for June 27 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 4. Both Ms. Bennett and Mr. Clanton are expected to be at that hearing.

Previous post (with links and coverage):

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2016/06/it-has-been-two-months-since-mr-meserve.html?m=1: