Embezzlement charges: discussion, etc.

[Timex]

...there is a small innocent boy, Kaiden, involved here who is possibly being cared for by someone who may have murdered his mother...

Im thinking if law enforcement felt for one minute that Kaiden was in even the slightest bit of danger, they would be removing him from the home. Of course, I cant prove that, I would just find it hard to think they would knowingly allow Raven to harm him.

 

[ewwwinteresting]

But, if LE didn't want reporters at the scheduled court date, all they need to say is ... we don't expect him to be there.

I would think that covering this story would be VERY news worthy. I mean the media could go to the courthouse on Friday and show Raven walking in or out. IMO, whether anything happens at this particular hearing is irrelevant. The media would have him in person and be able to mention that this is the husband that found his wife's body upstairs in their home the night of April 26th, while their baby was in another room. They could try and get a statement. How can anybody not be interested in covering this story? IMO, what an opportunity for a reporter!

 

[cappuccina]

...knowing that at the very least there was serious domestic violence and possibly (at least verbal) child abuse in that home...

 

[Timex]

...knowing that at the very least there was serious domestic violence and possibly (at least verbal) child abuse in that home...

So you feel Durham LE is like california LE? If so, we may be right, this case may never be solved. I was somehow thinking Durham LE was competant.

 

[Timex]

Does anyone have the statistics on just what percentage of crimes are solved in Durham? That may help us to know if we are dealing with Barney Fife type LE.

 

[anneshirley]

I would think that covering this story would be VERY news worthy. I mean the media could go to the courthouse on Friday and show Raven walking in or out. IMO, whether anything happens at this particular hearing is irrelevant. The media would have him in person and be able to mention that this is the husband that found his wife's body upstairs in their home the night of April 26th, while their baby was in another room. They could try and get a statement. How can anybody not be interested in covering this story? IMO, what an opportunity for a reporter!

True, but at the same time, I think the media appeal is probably a big reason for LE's silence. you saw all of the negative press that LE got in the OJ case or in similar cases. From what I understand, LE and the media are rarely good friends.

 

[NCBanker]

I'm not sure on murders, but I know that 99% of all bank robberies in the state of NC are solved. We may not be as dynamic on murders.

Does anyone have the statistics on just what percentage of crimes are solved in Durham? That may help us to know if we are dealing with Barney Fife type LE.

 

[Timex]

Crime Type 2002 Total Per 100,000 People National per 100,000 People
Overall 14461 7480.03 4118.8
Murders 30 15.52 5.6
Rapes 75 38.79 33.0
Robberies 942 487.25 145.9
Assaults 763 394.67 310.1
Burglaries 3088 1597.29 746.2
Larceny/Thefts 8483 4387.88 2445.8
Vehicle Thefts 1080 558.64 432.1
Durham Arsons 38 19.66 N/A

http://durham.areaconnect.com/crime1.htm

 

[Timex]

I'm not sure on murders, but I know that 99% of all bank robberies in the state of NC are solved. We may not be as dynamic on murders.

Im looking for specific stats....I know nationwide 40% of murders go unsolved. Will post durham stats if I find them.

 

[Timex]

Looks like in 2002, 60% of murders in Durham were solved. In 2003, that figured jumped to 93%. It doesnt really give an explanation or breakdown of victims etc.

http://www.durham-nc.com/secondary/SODE2004/slides_files/frame.htm#slide0036.htm

 

[ewwwinteresting]

True, but at the same time, I think the media appeal is probably a big reason for LE's silence. you saw all of the negative press that LE got in the OJ case or in similar cases. From what I understand, LE and the media are rarely good friends.

I'm not talking about LE saying something.....and WHEN did the media ever care about LE's silence (LE is pretty silent about the missing girl in Aruba, but the media is all over it)......Maybe I didn't word in correctly, but what I was trying to point out, imo, the court hearing on Friday would be a great opportunity for a reporter to put a live body with an ongoing investigation of a murder case......showing Raven going in or out of the court house, asking for a statement, telling the audience what has happened in his life.....whether Raven is guilty of the murder or not, it certainly is a story to be covered, IMO.

 

[lauriej]

I'm not talking about LE saying something.....and WHEN did the media ever care about LE's silence (LE is pretty silent about the missing girl in Aruba, but the media is all over it)......Maybe I didn't word in correctly, but what I was trying to point out, imo, the court hearing on Friday would be a great opportunity for a reporter to put a live body with an ongoing investigation of a murder case......showing Raven going in or out of the court house, asking for a statement, telling the audience what has happened in his life.....whether Raven is guilty of the murder or not, it certainly is a story to be covered, IMO.

.......i agree completely on this ews...! and it had me thinking back to the email g/m rec'd from the reporter she's been in touch with, when she ( the reporter ) stated, 'there's nothing new'....'once we hear something'.....( not in those words of course .....but similar...)

...why on earth wouldn't that reporter want to be there????? uncover the something NEW herself and get a story going ??? this case has soooooo many elements you'd think a reporter would jump on..........murder.......all-star soccer.....adultry.....embezzlement.....( a soap opera for the media for crying out loud.....)

....g/m.....you've got a rapport going with that reporter.........why not email her AND her editor? no harm in him/her sending this reporter out for the day to the courthouse if they end up with a major scoop.....

 

[golfmom]

Does anyone have any information on Raven's attorney Julian Mack? Law firm, what he specializes in, etc.?

This is the only one I've found so far:

http://www.buchalter.com/bio/JulianMack.asp

Julian (Pete) Mack
San Francisco, California
Senior Counsel

........

There does appear to be an attorney in NC named Julian Mack as well. One in Florida (district attorney) and one that is a judge somewhere. Who would have thunk there'd be some many people with that name practicing law.

 

[Timex]

Mack Julian S Attorney At Law
123 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
phone: (919) 680-6446
fax: (919) 680-6372
email: jsmacklaw@verizon.net



Practice Areas:
Felonies,Misdemeanor,Dwi,Traffic Offense,White Collar Crime


Appears in the Categories:
Criminal Law Attorneys, Traffic Law Attorneys, Firearm & Gun Law Attorneys, Appeals Attorneys

 

[SouthEastSleuth]

Just FYI -

With regards to Raven's court date today on the embezzlement charges:

I spoke directly with someone today in the DA's office in Orange County. I told them that we had heard, via a media source, some information regarding today's hearing, and I just wanted to confirm the information.

They told me that Raven is NOT going to appear in court today. That it will be a private meeting with just the attorney, no Raven. They would provide no other information, not that I would think that they would. Accordingly, I'm not going to the hearing today...seems like a waste of time.

 

[Timex]

Just FYI -

With regards to Raven's court date today on the embezzlement charges:

I spoke directly with someone today in the DA's office in Orange County. I told them that we had heard, via a media source, some information regarding today's hearing, and I just wanted to confirm the information.

They told me that Raven is NOT going to appear in court today. That it will be a private meeting with just the attorney, no Raven. They would provide no other information, not that I would think that they would. Accordingly, I'm not going to the hearing today...seems like a waste of time.

Sounds to me as if a plea is in the works.

 

[newkid]

They told me that Raven is NOT going to appear in court today. That it will be a private meeting with just the attorney, no Raven. They would provide no other information, not that I would think that they would. Accordingly, I'm not going to the hearing today...seems like a waste of time.

Bummer! I had hoped that somehow more information would be released today.

 

[golfmom]

Court hearing for embezzlement charges has been moved until July 22nd.

 

[newkid]

Court hearing for embezzlement charges has been moved until July 22nd.

Thanks! I'm glad you found that, I was just (unsuccessfully) searching through North Carolina's court site.

 

[golfmom]

Thanks! I'm glad you found that, I was just (unsuccessfully) searching through North Carolina's court site.

I was very surprised and pleased to get the update from a local reporter.