James Atkins another case I have followed regularly since the arrest. Mental health diversion will be addressed first at 11, then depending on outcome, if jury trial proceeds, it has been assigned to Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward.
I just met and introduced myself to Mr. Anthony Tall, Atkins attorney. Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is the prosecutor for this case.
12:10 update: Case is proceeding to trial. Judge Steward denied the motion for mental health diversion. The treatment plan was one of the reasons but Mr. Tall also filed this pre trial diversion the day the jury trial was scheduled to begin.
As I previously reported, Mr. Tall is from Los Angeles but he also practices in other California counties and other states. If you read all my prior coverage on this case, you know Mr. Tall inherited this case later.
Jury selection started this afternoon. Court minutes included have information on Judge Steward's ruling on bifurcation; dark days for the trial and Mr. Rees providing a report to Mr.Tall about a potential People's witness in the jail who may testify against Atkins and concern about potential retaliation.
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5/26 court minutes:
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