12-17-2011, 07:41 AM
a very good report from court yesterday that was emailed to me by a reliable person.
Standing room only, the court was filled with family members from the Clarke and Straub side as well as the Williams, including Sam williams new bride.
-Back in court on Monday Dec 19th for another pre-trial @ 1:00 because defendant Sam Williams refused to sign the waiver for a set time trial to begin on tuesday May 29th. Williams attorney, Thiebs, stated that his client needs more time to consult with him before signing. Judge Mandros gave him until Monday or he risks getting a speedy trial.
-The defense motion to have Williams appear in civilian clothes was denied by judge. However, his representation can file for him to apear in civilian clothes on a hearing by hearing basis only.
-Judge granted motion for Williams to talk with a psychiatrist, Dr. Graves for up to 40 hours and not to exceed $9,000.
-Defense argued for funds for a private investigator. Judge granted up to $5,000 and must provide a written update every 30 days of what is needed to go forward.
-Motion for litigation expert was granted at $35 an hour and not to exceed $6,000. Defense provided a Doreen Hall from the Ohio Public defenders office. She appeared in front of the judge and stated that she has over 23 years of experience and is currently only working on one other case at this time (a re-sentencing case: David Steffon vs- Ohio) She stated that she could start in January on this case. Judge also ordered she provide a written report to the court every 30 days.
-Judge will allow the defendant to view some 80 DVD's which contain witness statements.
-Victim Johnny Clarke's mother had to leave the courtroom 30 minutes into the pre-trial because she was getting sick. She returned about 10 minutes later after going to the bathroom.
person says: her strange behavior while in court for Williams compared to Pettaway. For Williams, Maytee shows up with those ridiculous dark sunglasses and leaves them on throughout...but does not have them on for Pettaway. She had them on today as well, and even had to be helped out of the courtroom because she was getting sick and making very loud burping and regurgitating sounds while being walked out (very disruptive).
Standing room only, the court was filled with family members from the Clarke and Straub side as well as the Williams, including Sam williams new bride.
-Back in court on Monday Dec 19th for another pre-trial @ 1:00 because defendant Sam Williams refused to sign the waiver for a set time trial to begin on tuesday May 29th. Williams attorney, Thiebs, stated that his client needs more time to consult with him before signing. Judge Mandros gave him until Monday or he risks getting a speedy trial.
-The defense motion to have Williams appear in civilian clothes was denied by judge. However, his representation can file for him to apear in civilian clothes on a hearing by hearing basis only.
-Judge granted motion for Williams to talk with a psychiatrist, Dr. Graves for up to 40 hours and not to exceed $9,000.
-Defense argued for funds for a private investigator. Judge granted up to $5,000 and must provide a written update every 30 days of what is needed to go forward.
-Motion for litigation expert was granted at $35 an hour and not to exceed $6,000. Defense provided a Doreen Hall from the Ohio Public defenders office. She appeared in front of the judge and stated that she has over 23 years of experience and is currently only working on one other case at this time (a re-sentencing case: David Steffon vs- Ohio) She stated that she could start in January on this case. Judge also ordered she provide a written report to the court every 30 days.
-Judge will allow the defendant to view some 80 DVD's which contain witness statements.
-Victim Johnny Clarke's mother had to leave the courtroom 30 minutes into the pre-trial because she was getting sick. She returned about 10 minutes later after going to the bathroom.
person says: her strange behavior while in court for Williams compared to Pettaway. For Williams, Maytee shows up with those ridiculous dark sunglasses and leaves them on throughout...but does not have them on for Pettaway. She had them on today as well, and even had to be helped out of the courtroom because she was getting sick and making very loud burping and regurgitating sounds while being walked out (very disruptive).