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Bail
386 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
A first extraordinary report on today’s Libby hearing
Main June 14, 2007A first extraordinary report on today's Libby hearingThough a decision on bail pending appeal is not expected until later this afternoon, the AP has this early report…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Will Libby get bail pending appeal?
Main June 13, 2007Will Libby get bail pending appeal?This AP article provides the basic details of the legal battle over whether Lewis "Scooter" Libby will remain free on bail as…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Libby Facing Strong Prosecutorial Arguments Against Bond
By Ellen Podgor
The Wall Street Jrl reports on the position of Prosecutor J. Patrick Fitzgerald on whether Libby should be allowed to remain free pending appeal. The article is titled, "Prosecutor Pushes…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Paris Hilton Released After Three Days
By Ellen Podgor
In a bow to current pop culture and the abiding interests of my two teenagers, TMZ.com is reporting (here) that unimpeachable sources say Paris Hilton has been released from jail…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Now we get to debate bail pending appeal (and a pardon) for Libby
Main June 5, 2007Now we get to debate bail pending appeal (and a pardon) for LibbyThis new AP article about the Lewis Libby sentencing indicates that Judge Walton has decided…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Scrushy’s Yacht Trip Under Scrutiny
By Ellen Podgor
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy's little jaunt on a yacht from Palm Beach to Miami when, according to the government, he was supposed to be in Orlando with his family…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The limits of electronic monitoring
Main March 12, 2007The limits of electronic monitoringPerhaps it is a lack of sleep that is drawing me to the more sensational stories today, such as this one from the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Will Libby get bail pending appeal from the courts? Can he get it from the President?
Main March 8, 2007Will Libby get bail pending appeal from the courts? Can he get it from the President?Though all the Libby talk today is about a possible pardon, I…
Sentencing Law and Policy
That was quick… Skilling to start serving sentence
Main December 12, 2006That was quick... Skilling to start serving sentenceThe AP reports here that, less than 24 hours after staying the start of his sentence (news here), the Fifth…
Sentencing Law and Policy
When will Skilling have to report to prison?
Main December 12, 2006When will Skilling have to report to prison?Lots of news folks were talking up the fact that Jeff Skilling was due to report to prison this week,…