Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory-Elvine-Kreis issued six counts of direct contempt and sanctions against Deputy Conflict Counsel R.J. Leohner.
After the Apellate court was considering their own sanctions against Leohner because he made statements under penalty of perjury that were untrue, he is now being represented by a Roseville law firm. Oral argument has been requested by Leohner's lawyer.
I have not seen him at the Courthouse recently.
At trial confirmation this morning for Sean Allman. jury trial currently set for July 25 was vacated. Defense motion to continue was heard today and granted because people had no objection. motion to continue heard and granted without objection.
People have an expert. Defense also intends to have an expert at trial. Trial setting is on 6/29.
California Governor Gavin Newsom just issued a press release. "Heather Snipes, 37, of Eureka, has been appointed to the Advisory Commission on Special Education."
Humboldt Fence just celebrated 20 years of being in business. The photo is of their 20th anniversary celebration.
"We are extremely proud to support all of our youth in the community whether it be donations for sports, school activities or scholarships," said Russ Renner.
At trial assignment last Friday, Ryan Friend resolved his case with a plea and was sentenced. Jury trial for 6/20.
Recently, I had reported on the case about Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin using two letters on my blog to disqualify Judge Timothy Canning.
On June 15, convicted felon Little Eagle Moon had pre trial scheduled in his parole case and setting of preliminary hearing and motion for return of property in the case.
UBNC is proud to announce Bikes By The Bay a motorcycle show. August 20th from 10am to 4pm. Come on down to Halverson Park to see some great Motorcycles, pick up some great food and watch some excellent entertainment.
Casandra Kress was arrested by HCSO yesterday for domestic battery. She does not have any prior record in the local court system. Kress posted bail.
At 11:46 A.M. today three engines, a ladder truck, and Battalion Chief from Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a reported structure fire on the 4400 Block of Walnut Drive.
Cousins Street suspect Matthew Esparza had his preliminary hearing continued to 6/15 because he was in quarantine.
On 6/15, Esparza was medically unable to appear. 10 day time waiver entered. Preliminary continued to 8/2.
Second Post Election Report just released. Natalie Arroyo has 52.88. Stacey Eads, Steve Steward, Steve Madrone and Cheryl Dillingham maintain their leads. Cervantes and Nielsen very close. Michael Acosta, Benjamin Hershberger and Mychal Evenson numbers shrink.
The Humboldt County Office of Elections will continue to post the results of the June 7 Primary Election every Friday leading up to the certification of the election prior to Thursday, July 7.
The Elections Office has approximately 9,233 unprocessed ballots as of today, Friday June 17.
Ms. Jennifer Hanson, Press Secretary for the Office of State Controller confirmed only the final report regarding Humboldt's 2019-20 FTR will be published.
"Good Afternoon, Mr. Chiv. Only the final report on SCO’s review will be published. We currently anticipate that happening in July. Thank You, Jen."
You can check out this link to government accountability and open records on the SCO website.
https://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_government_data_and_accountability.html
If you read my earlier post about the Melissa Johnson and Von Keener pleas, go back and read details I added after the hearing concluded.
Some of those details were from remarks by Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees. The quote of the hearing goes to Ms. Kathleen Bryson who is Melissa Johnson's attorney.
That one quote made it worth the hours of endless, laborious waiting in the drama taking place at this hearing and enduring the stuffy, windowless Courthouse which is the den of evil in Humboldt aka hell. The only thing missing is the Neros of Humboldt fiddling while they burn Humboldt to the ground.
Today, at trial confirmation, assault suspect Dustin Latham entered a plea and resolved his case. Sentencing is on 7/12.
Yesterday, confirmation of counsel for alleged molestor Gary Landergen was continued for the second time to 6/22. Preliminary date was rescheduled to 7/19. Mr. Zach Curtis has been making special appearances since Landergen has not retained him yet.