Appeals & Post-Conviction
Sandusky Granted September 8 Hearing for New Trial
Judge Skerda reverses herself and grants Jerry Sandusky a September 8 evidentiary hearing as "Victim 10" Ryan Rittmeyer recants.
Why Jerry Sandusky Deserves a New Trial: The Case They Don’t Want You to See
If you laid out every issue in the Jerry Sandusky case — not the headlines, not the emotion, but the actual procedural record — no honest lawyer in America could tell you this man got a fair trial.
No Way Out: Appeals Court Rejection Leaves Raniere with Nearly Impossible Path to Freedom
End of the Line for Direct Appeals
Second Circuit Rejects Keith Raniere’s Latest Appeal, Upholds NXIVM Convictions
Appeal Denied: No New Trial, No New Judge
Daily Mail Report: Sandusky Appeal Alleges Prosecutorial Conflict Over Trust
The Daily Mail reported today that former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky has filed a new appeal alleging prosecutorial misconduct.
Skeptical Scholar Frederick Crews’ Dying Wish Was to Overturn Sandusky Conviction – Now It May Come True
In the next few days we will have a lot of news on Jerry Sandusky. At last the truth of his unfair trial, prosecutorial misconduct and much more will be coming out. I will provide copies of all…
Catskills Man Fights to Overturn Conviction, Alleges Police Officer Wanted His Girlfriend
South Fallsburg, NY: A man convicted on drug charges seeks to overturn his conviction, arguing a state police officer who coveted his girlfriend framed him.
FBI’s Evidence Shenanigans Fuel Motion to Vacate But Attorney Needs More Time With Raniere
Attorney Deborah Blum, representing Keith Alan Raniere in his 2225 application to overturn his conviction, has requested additional time to amend the filing.
Noam Chomsky, Other Renowned Scholars Support the Late Dr. Frederick Crews’ Call for Sandusky Reappraisal (and New Trial)
A few hours before he died last month, Dr. Frederick Cambell Crews emailed me of his imminent passing.
Bad Day for Vanguard: Judge Denies Raniere’s Rule 33 Motion for New Trial; Is ‘Confident’ Raniere Abused Camila
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has denied Keith Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial.
Judge Garaufis Denies Raniere’s Motion to Disqualify Setting Stage for Decision on Rule 33 Motion for New Trial
US District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis denied Keith Raniere’s motion for recusal and disqualification from hearing Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial. Raniere claims in his Rule 33 motion…
Danielle Roberts Loses Appeal to Restore Medical License
The New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, affirmed an earlier decision by the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct [OPMC] to revoke the medical license of physician…
Raniere Appeals to Supreme Court; Based Solely on Judge Stopping Lauren Salzman Cross Examination
Correction: Earlier this week, I incorrectly reported Clare Bronfman filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the US Supreme Court. This needed to be corrected. She only paid for it.
Arthur Aidala Claims Ghislaine Maxwell’s Trial Was Flawed, Seeks to Overturn Conviction
Arthur L.’ Artie’ Aidala is the managing partner of the law firm Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins in New York City.
Luthmann Files Motion to Have Fake Facebook Page Conviction Vacated, Have Castorina and Nelson Referred for Disbarment/Indicted for Perjury
It is not hard to understand why Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon wanted Richard Luthmann.
Raniere Writ to Remove Judge Garaufis to Be Heard By Appellate Court; 20 of 21 Raniere Victims Paid
Writ of Mandamus
Raniere Appeals Denied On Every Issue – Rule 33 Can Be Heard Now
The US Court of Appeals for Second Circuit today affirmed the trial conviction and 120-year sentence imposed on Keith Raniere for racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, forced labor conspiracy, wire…
Bronfman Appeal of Sentence Denied; Must Serve Full Sentence
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today rejected Clare Bronfman’s appeal seeking to reduce her 81-month sentence.