This morning, Kailan Meserve's motion for continuance and scheduled sentencing was delayed yet again, because his attorney, Mr. Russell Clanton, was just boarding a flight from San Francisco. He was supposed to have been back yesterday.
Family members of the victims as well as Meserve's sister, Amy Meserve and Monica Meserve were in court.
After speaking with Kailan Meserve and Mr. Clanton via phone, Judge Timothy Cissna postponed that hearing until 1:30 today.
Jun 28, 2016
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.
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:
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:
This is unreal!!! How long do we let this drag out.
ReplyDeleteA little bit longer, the motion to continue got continued until July 11. I will have a detailed post later.
ReplyDeleteWhen is the sentencing?
DeleteCould happen today or not, depends on what happens at 4 p.m today.
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