"The intent of the defense to defy the authority of this court to issue orders of discovery is crystal clear," Ashton wrote.
Cheney Mason practically dares the judge not to extend their deadlines . I absolutely believe Linda Drane Burdick when she told the judge that she reminded them of the cut off and Cheney's office said that restriction was unconstitutional and they would not be bound by it, they would get them done when they want. Not only was it said, it was said designed to be repeated to the judge. Mr. Ashton has the matter sumed up perfectly. MOO
"The intent of the defense to defy the authority of this court to issue orders of discovery is crystal clear," Ashton wrote.
Cheney Mason tries to throw his weight around, and have a shouting match ( figuratively ) very often, rather than being respectful he is openly disrespectful, defiant, petulant, you name it. We saw it on the first day with his trying to bully court personnel, calling Jeff Ashton "Ignorant" on the record, telling Judge Strickland "I bet you'll trust me", and it continues today the way he thumbs his nose at deadlines, he continues to have very poor manners towards Mrs. Drane Burdick, calling her by her first name in open court. He continues to show off literally as he is walking to his car, he likes to insult Kathi,etc. He needs to be taught a lesson that he is NOT above the rules, and I especially want him sanctioned. His behavior has been thoroughly unacceptable. I do not care about the fine, I want the public rebuke. My Gram (times were different then) used to give me and my sister a spanking right on the front porch. I can still hear her , crystal clear today as if it were yesterday...
"If you are going to show off in front of your friends, you can take your whipping in front of your friends".
Yeah, Gram would sanction him alright! One thing about my Gram that was effective is we KNEW she did not make empty threats!