By Joe Nelson, The Sun
Posted: 11/02/13, 5:44 PM PDT |
The future of a San Bernardino County corruption case involving a $102 million legal settlement between the county and a Rancho Cucamonga developer, allegedly tainted by bribery and extortion, lies with a decision by the California Supreme Court.
The state’s highest court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys in Sacramento — the latest chapter in a legal battle that has spanned years and millions of dollars in San Bernardino County.
Each side will be given 30 minutes to present its arguments to the seven Supreme Court justices, who will issue a written decision within 90 days, court spokesman Cathal Conneely said.
Specifically, the justices will determine if a defendant accused of giving a bribe can be charged with aiding and abetting the receipt of the same bribes he is accused of giving.
But at stake is more than that in a battle that has had many chapters.
The court is the final stop on the appellate trail that will determine if prosecutors can move forward with a criminal case more in line with the sweeping corruption case they originally charged, or proceed with a case significantly weakened by the dismissal of bribery-related charges against their key defendant.
“This is the right case for this court to offer guidance on these important issues, and it comes at the right time,” according to the prosecutors’ petition. “This high-profile public corruption case is being closely watched, and will be used as a benchmark to inform the conduct of both public officials and those seeking to influence them as to what acts they can commit without subjecting themselves to prosecution.”
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its coming mikey TICK TICK TICK BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!! then c ya scumbag
1&2 STOP IT!! THE “BOOM” CUT’S IT SHORT!!
Anonymous on February 13th, 2013 7:09 pm
Red and Repairman,
One last thing, how else would Mr. Stephen Larson be able to “GO THE DISTANCE” if this is cut short?
In addition, a sudden stop leaves too many spectators at the end of the finish line cheated and left out of witnessing this once in a life time event!
Let’s gather together and cheer Larson on, singing his song…someone turn the music up LOUD!!!!!!!
The Distance
– by Cake
Reluctantly crouched at the starting line,
engines pumping and thumping in time.
The green light flashes, the flags go up.
Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup.
They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank,
Fuel burning fast on an empty tank.
Reckless and wild, they pour through the turns.
Their prowess is potent and secretly stern.
As they speed through the finish, the flags go down.
The fans get up and they get out of town.
=== The arena is empty except for ONE MAN,
Still driving and striving as fast as he can.
The sun has gone down and the moon has come up,
And long ago somebody left with the cup.
But he’s driving and striving and hugging the turns…
No trophy, no flowers, no flashbulbs, no wine,
=== He’s haunted by something he cannot define.
Bowel-shaking earthquakes of doubt and remorse,
Assail him, impale him with monster-truck force…
Cause he’s going the distance………….
Anonymous #3
When have I ever asked to have it cut short, and not go the distance making sure justice is not done????
Let me help you… never.
Repairman,
Correct, you never have, and I never accused you of it either, the above posting was in response to you and Red… speaking of Red, please do not get all huffy on me and disappear also. I need your laughs once in a while.
Observer of Facts
If that’s what it took for justice to be served, yes.
Observer of Facts
I may not feel justice was served, however I will not be joining the
the “corrupted the Supreme Court” theorists either.
Observer of Facts
We’re not talking about Ralph Lewis or KB homes, we’re talking about the gift of $102,000,000.00 in public money to a developer.
Now lets all hope everything went vary well for the prosecutors today, and that the defense collapsed.
Repairman
One other thing, when did Ralph Lewis or KB home ever expect the county to do or pay for the improvements on their projects?
Ray Wellington at SAWCo what say you?
LeRoy Bender and Ray Wellington, what say you??
RIP David from Lewis & Mike from Stater’s… may you both Rest in Peace.