Ellington

UPDATE: After lunch today in the Frank Melton gun trial, there was a flurry of activity as Beverly Kraft, spokeswoman for the Administrative Office of the Courts, told reporters that something was about to happen in the courtroom—and allowed cameras in. The rumor was that Melton was about to take a plea deal. However, it did not happen, cameras had to leave and the court continued with jury selection.

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124392

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Something cooking?

Author

E

Date

2006-11-14T15:48:39-06:00

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124393

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I don't expect him to cave in before they see who the jurors will be. They may luck out and get one (a jury) they like. I wonder at what point will the offer to plead will be extracted or no longer offered by the State of Mississippi. Maybe Melton was given a deadline this morning and thought about it. The judge can also set a time frame or point to which she won't accept any plea at all, or only a plea where the defendant has to plead open (meaning the judge fix the sentence without any suggestions from the District Attorney or Attorney General). It must be difficult for Frank, who on one hand, wants the show he's the Man of Steel and keep his job, and, on the other hand, risking losing your frredom and going to jail.

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Ray Carter

Date

2006-11-14T15:55:05-06:00

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124394

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Moving thread to here if that is cool! His lawyers don't look happy. Of course, when does Danks look happy?

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pikersam

Date

2006-11-15T11:11:46-06:00

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124395

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He's going no lo!

Author

pikersam

Date

2006-11-15T11:13:30-06:00

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124396

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He played hardball until the end.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2006-11-15T11:19:56-06:00