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Posted on 11/23/2005 10:08:34 PM PST by SmithL
Los Angeles -- Condemned killer Scott Peterson is attempting to halt publication of a book written by a lawyer who was kicked off his case for violating a judge's gag order.
A Superior Court judge declined to grant a request for emergency relief during a hearing Wednesday, likely pushing the case before an appellate court next week, Peterson's attorney, Mark Geragos, said Wednesday night.
"We're seeking appellate relief to prevent a lawyer who was employed for the briefest of times from capitalizing on that employment and violating his oath as a lawyer," Geragos told The Associated Press.
Matthew Dalton was employed with Geragos & Geragos during the early stages of the Peterson case. He was removed after violating a judge's order not to speak with the media. In an August 2003 conversation with reporters, Dalton floated a human sacrifice theory in the killing of Peterson's wife, Laci.
Peterson was sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife and their unborn son. His lawyers did not pursue the human sacrifice defense at trial. His case is on automatic appeal.
Dalton's book, "Presumed Guilty," is scheduled for publication Dec. 13 by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The book's subtitle is "What the jury never knew about Laci Peterson's murder and why Scott Peterson should not be on death row."
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
Trying to create a mistrial. Bet the lawyer's in on it, too.
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MARK GERAGOS:
CLINTON Family & MICHAEL JACKSON Defense Attorney who engaged Private Investigator ANTHONY PELLICANO to intimidate potential witnesses against them.
A Private Investigator who awaits new Federal Charges as he sits in Prison serving time for being caught by the FBI with illegal C-4 explosives and hand grenades in his office.
DRUDGE is reporting ..more to follow.
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(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
"Matthew Dalton was employed with Geragos & Geragos during the early stages of the Peterson case. He was removed after violating a judge's order not to speak with the media. In an August 2003 conversation with reporters, Dalton floated a human sacrifice theory in the killing of Peterson's wife, Laci."
Matthew Dalton ... that idiot!
Still can't keep his mouth shut. Atleast he's consistent.
Um he is doing exactly what geragos wants. How else can he get the story out that they want potential jurors to hear before his appeal? "Whatever you do ... don't look in that book!"
It's an old bit from back east, but I have seen it used as far west as Casper Wy..... course I have seen it done better by a 6 year old red headed girl from Iowa, but it might be good enough to do the job.
Yep, another publicity seeker, with his whacko lawyer enabler!
Ping
Since the book appears to allege that Scott Peterson is innocent and that persons unknown committed some sort of human sacrifice, I would think Scott Peterson would want such a viewpoint, albeit an absurd one, to get plenty of press coverage.
OMG, this just makes my day!
Sleazy old Markie and nasty old Scottie, in a catfight!
The murderer and attorney that just keep on giving, just like a Christmas present, eh?
is back in the news. Be thankful it's no longer every day!
Yep - definitely more fun to watch than old Cindy. This calls for popcorn.
Hard to root for either side in this one. On the other hand, I smell a stunt, just in time for the appeal.
Lee and Jackie P would have paid Dalton to write this book. Geragos pretending to represent Peterson is a hoot.
"Sleazy old Markie and nasty old Scottie, in a catfight!"
Fitting...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL
Happy Thanks giving to the old Laci crew! :-)
Looks like Mark and Petersons have worked out a new routine for this year's torture of Laci's family. May they all rot in hell.
And may Laci look down with love and peace for her family and friends.
Pinz
Only Judges hear appeals friend. But California Judges worry me nearly as much as California juries. In the Peterson case, once the riff raff was removed, it was a great jury for a change.
THIS antic is bizarre and stinks to high heaven.
Howlin this group is SO desperate that I think they are all in on this caper TOGETHER.
Well said pinz!! Nice to see you btw.
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