Criminal Defense News of the Week
by: Sduclos • November 20, 2012 • no comments
Eight Years Later, DOJ Has Yet to Inform Wrongfully Convicted Persons of Errors The DOJ found more than 250 cases in which FBI faulty forensics were crucial in convictions. Rather than notifying the convicted, or their attorneys, the DOJ passed the buck to the prosecutors. Eight years later, less than half of defendants have been informed of the findings in their cases. More information available on NPR News.
Gary Haugen, Death Row Inmate, Says Governor Overstepped Haugen was set to die by lethal injection last December, but his execution was stayed by Governor Kitzhaber. Haugen is attempting to reject the governor's reprieve. Despite conflicting psychological evaluations, Marion County Circuit Judge Guimond found that Haugen is competent to engage in choices about his legal strategies and that he has a rational understanding of the reasons for his execution. The Oregonian provides a detailed history of the case.
Judge King to Review Mohamud's FISA Statements to Determine Whether Relevant to Defense Judge King issued rulings Tuesday ordering prosecutors to turn over more statements made by Mohamed Mohamud, including electronic, telephone and recorded conversations. The prosecution argued that the recordings aren't relevant to Mohamud's defense, and that they aren't required to provide them. For more, see OPB News.
Portlander Alleges FBI Had Him Tortured After Refusing to Act as Informant at Local Mosques Yonas Firke alleges he was initially approached by the FBI to inform on Portland's largest mosque. Firke is among three others who allege that they were abducted while out of the country and placed on a no-fly list in connection with monitoring of Portland mosques - none are charged with crimes. For more on Mr. Firke's case, read the Oregonian Article.
