Tag: Closing
Goverment loyal to Libby, not to law, Bernick says
Backed by an array of colorful charts, lead defense attorney for W.R. Grace Co., David Bernick systematically worked to pick apart the government’s case. Bernick’s closing argument Wednesday afternoon focused on what he insisted was the prosecution’s lack of credibility.
“The whole case, a politically driven case, is tainted,” Bernick said. “Has the government been credible [...]
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under News.
Tags: Benham, Closing
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Prosecution closes: Hold defendants accountable
Wednesday morning, the prosecution packaged its entire case into three hours for the jury, connecting specific evidence with each of the eight counts against W.R. Grace and the remaining three defendants. Government attorney Kris McLean covered the conspiracy count, followed by attorney Kevin Cassidy outlining the remaining counts of knowing endangerment and obstruction of [...]
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under News.
Tags: 104E, Bettacchi, Closing, conspiracy, EPA, Eschenbach, Jury, Lundquist, NIOSH, obstruction, OM Scott, Parkers, Peronard, Rainy Creek Nursery, Stringer, Wolter, Wood, Zonolite attic insulation
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