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Throw them all in jail. What a bunch of losers. Diane deserved a better family.
GUILTY Fl - Diane Ward, 55, Murdered In Her Orlando Home, 21 Sept 2009
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Attorney for Robert "Bob" Ward asks judge to stop records from being made public
6:29 p.m. EST, November 24, 2009
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Ward's attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, is requesting a hearing before Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski. He wants Komanski to stop the release of anymore information, which is considered public record, until the defense gets a chance to review the material. Kirkconnell wrote that it would allow him to object to any documents before they are made public, according to the motion.
Detectives have seized several computers and cell phones that belong to Ward.
Court records this week also show that material, including Diane Ward's autopsy report and a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report, were made available to the defense this week. The information has not been made public yet.
No hearing date has been scheduled.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rder-suspect-records-20091124,0,4685100.story
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Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private
Ward Accused Of Killing Wife In Windermere Mansion
POSTED: 3:53 pm EST November 25, 2009
UPDATED: 4:16 pm EST November 25, 2009
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When deputies arrested Bob Ward in connection with the homicide of his wife, Diane, they confiscated his cell phone and computers through search warrants. In an emergency motion for protective order, Ward is asking the judge to prevent any law enforcement agency from releasing information seized by police.
However, by getting a judge's permission to serve search warrants in the first place, an attorney who specializes in First Amendment issues said police have already made a successful case that Ward's belongings are proper for them to have and potentially make public the information stored in them.
But Walters said Ward does not lose his right to privacy when it comes to confidential medical records or communication with attorneys covered by the attorney client privilege and it is perfectly proper for Ward's attorneys to ask a judge to review the material himself behind closed doors, before allowing police or prosecutors to make that information public.
It appears that is what the judge is going to do. He has set a Dec. 15 hearing date to consider this motion.
Video: Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private 1:45
http://www.wesh.com/video/21726574/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21725697/detail.html
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6:29 p.m. EST, November 24, 2009
<snipped>
Ward's attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, is requesting a hearing before Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski. He wants Komanski to stop the release of anymore information, which is considered public record, until the defense gets a chance to review the material. Kirkconnell wrote that it would allow him to object to any documents before they are made public, according to the motion.
Detectives have seized several computers and cell phones that belong to Ward.
Court records this week also show that material, including Diane Ward's autopsy report and a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report, were made available to the defense this week. The information has not been made public yet.
No hearing date has been scheduled.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rder-suspect-records-20091124,0,4685100.story
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Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private
Ward Accused Of Killing Wife In Windermere Mansion
POSTED: 3:53 pm EST November 25, 2009
UPDATED: 4:16 pm EST November 25, 2009
<snipped>
When deputies arrested Bob Ward in connection with the homicide of his wife, Diane, they confiscated his cell phone and computers through search warrants. In an emergency motion for protective order, Ward is asking the judge to prevent any law enforcement agency from releasing information seized by police.
However, by getting a judge's permission to serve search warrants in the first place, an attorney who specializes in First Amendment issues said police have already made a successful case that Ward's belongings are proper for them to have and potentially make public the information stored in them.
But Walters said Ward does not lose his right to privacy when it comes to confidential medical records or communication with attorneys covered by the attorney client privilege and it is perfectly proper for Ward's attorneys to ask a judge to review the material himself behind closed doors, before allowing police or prosecutors to make that information public.
It appears that is what the judge is going to do. He has set a Dec. 15 hearing date to consider this motion.
Video: Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private 1:45
http://www.wesh.com/video/21726574/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21725697/detail.html
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Criminal Murder Docket Updated!
Register of Actions
Case Type: Criminal Felony
Date Filed: 09/23/2009
Location: Div 14
Judicial Officer: Komanski, Walter
ICJIS Document ID Number: 207348
Inmate Booking Number: 09044276
Uniform Case Number: 482009CF013977A001OX
Party Information
Defendant WARD, JAMES ROBERT
Plaintiff STATE OF FLORIDA
Lead Attorneys KIRKCONNELL, KIRK NATHANIEL, Esquire
Retained
407-644-7600(W)
Charge Information
Charges: WARD, JAMES ROBERT------Statute--------Level------------Date
1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER (WITH A FIREARM)----782.04(2)----Life---09/21/2009
Events & Orders of the Court
09/23/2009---In Open Court---IN OPEN COURT INITIAL APPEARANCE
09/23/2009---Appearance of Defendant Entered---APPEARANCE OF DEFENDANT ENTERED
09/23/2009---Advice to Defendant, First Appearance---ADVICE TO DEFENDANT, FIRST APPEARANCE
09/23/2009---Affidavit of Insolvency/Indigency---AFF/INSOL FILED REF
09/23/2009---Bond Stayed---BOND STAYED AT NONE
09/23/2009---Complaint---COMPLAINT FILED DOA 9/21/09 NO BOND; INMATE NUMBER 09044276
09/24/2009---Notice of Appearance---NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FILED KIRK N KIRKCONNELL
09/24/2009---Waiver of Arraignment---WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
09/24/2009---Written Plea of Not Guilty---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED
09/24/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR LIST OF PROSPECTIVE JURORS
09/24/2009---Notice of Intent to Participate in Discovery---NOTICE OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCOVERY
09/29/2009---Motion---MOTION TO EXCLUDE STATEMENTS AND MOTION FOR DECLARATION THAT STATEMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL FOR ALL PURPOSES BASED ON THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
09/29/2009---Motion to Set Bond---JAMES ROBERT WARD'S MOTION TO SET BOND IS FILED
09/29/2009---Notice of Hearing---NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <10/06/2009> 10:00 A.M.
09/29/2009---Order of Reassignment---ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT TO DIV 14
09/29/2009---Notice of Hearing---AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <MM/DD/YYYY> 10/06/2009
10/06/2009---Notice of Hearing---NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <10/08/2009> 02:00 P.M.
10/06/2009---Hearing (10:00 AM)---MTN TO SET BOND/MTN TO EXCLUDE STATEMENTS AND MTN FOR DECLARATION THAT STATEMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL BASED ON ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
10/07/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM JEFF DANZIGER RE: PSYCH EVAL (SEALED)
10/07/2009---Memorandum---LEGAL MEMORANDUM IN SUPPPORT OF REQUEST FOR THE SETTING OF BAIL
10/07/2009---Memorandum---LEGAL MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR THE SETTING OF BOND (W/EXHIBITS ATTACHED)
10/08/2009---Order---ORDER RULE OF SEQUESTRATION WAS INVOKED, THE STATE FILED AN INFORMATION IN OPEN COURT, DEFENSE MOTION TO SET BOND IS GRANTED, BOND SET AT $100,000 PLUS GPS MONITORING THRU COURT PROGRAMS INC, DEFENDANT MAY NOT LEAVE ORANGE COUNTY WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, MAY NOT CHANGE RESIDENCE WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, CURFEW OF 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M., ALL FIREARMS ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM DEFEDANTS HOME, ALL
10/08/2009---Notice for Pre-Trial---NOTICE FOR PRETRIAL RET: <02/03/2010> 08:30 A.M.
10/08/2009---Notice for Trial---NOTICE OF TRIAL RTN:<02/15/2010> 08:30 A.M.
10/08/2009---Affidavit---AFFIDAVIT FILED IN OPEN COURT
10/08/2009---In Open Court---IN OPEN COURT HEARING MOTION TO SET BOND
10/08/2009---Appearance of Defendant Entered---APPEARANCE OF DEFENDANT ENTERED
10/08/2009---Appearance of Attorney Entered---APPEAR. OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
10/08/2009---Plea of Not Guilty Entered---PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED
10/08/2009---Court Minutes---COURT MINUTES FILED
10/08/2009---Witness---WITNESS (2) STATE
10/08/2009---Witness---WITNESS (5)
10/08/2009---Exhibit(s)---EXHIBITS (2) STATE
10/08/2009---Exhibit(s)---EXHIBITS (2) DEFENSE
10/08/2009---Information Filed---INFORMATION FILED
10/08/2009---Hearing (2:00 PM)---MOTION TO SET BOND
10/09/2009---Passport Received for Defendant---PASSPORT RECEIVED FOR DEFENDANT: JAMES WARD'S PASSPORT #4445011687
10/09/2009---Bond Filed---AM & PM BAIL BOND FILED RET TBN $100,000 AS100119618
10/09/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATION OF REMOVAL OF ALCOHOL AND GUNS FROM DEFT HOME
10/09/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF CLERK
10/09/2009---Receipt---RECEIPT
10/09/2009---Written Plea of Not Guilty Arraignement Date---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ARG DATE <10/20/2009> 08:30 A.M.
10/12/2009---Order---ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SET BOND
10/12/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF COURT (DUPLICATE)
10/12/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF COURT
10/15/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL SAMPLES
10/19/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS
10/19/2009---Order---ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS GRANTED
10/19/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL FILED (PRODUCTION OF DEFENDANT'S BLACKBERRY PHONE)
10/20/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL FILED (PRODUCTION OF DEFENDANT'S BLACKBERRY PHONE)/REC'D FROM JUDGE
10/20/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL SAMPLES (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
10/20/2009---Order---ORDER REGARDING PRODUCTION OF DEFT BLACKBERRY TO LAW ENFORECEMENT AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
10/20/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM JA TO ROBIN WILKINSON
10/20/2009---Order---ORDER COMPELING SAMPLES OF DNA GRANTED
10/20/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS
10/20/2009---CANCELED---Arraignment (8:30 AM)Cancelled---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
10/21/2009---Waiver of Defendant's Attendance at Pre-Trial---WAIVER DEFT'S ATTENDANCE AT PRETRIAL CONF
10/22/2009---Waiver of Defendant's Attendance at Pre-Trial---WAIVER DEFT'S ATTENDANCE AT PRETRIAL CONF
10/22/2009---State's Response---STATE'S RESPONSE TO DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
10/29/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS (COPY)
11/02/2009---Order---ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT JAMES ROBERT WARD'S AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/02/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM ATTY KIRKCONNELL TO JUDGE KOMANSKI RE: AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/02/2009---Motion---AGREE MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOPGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/03/2009---Correspondence---EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM TERRI M BETTS (ASSISTANT TO ATTORNEY KIRK N KIRKCONNELL) TO STATE ATTORNEY DATED 10/30/09 RE: AGREED MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
11/03/2009---Motion---AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
11/12/2009---State's Witness List
11/12/2009---Notice---OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURTS ORDER COMPELLING SAMPLES OF DNA
11/17/2009---Motion---EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER AND REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE HEARING
11/19/2009---Transcript Filed---HEARING ON MOTION TO SET BOND (10/8/09)
11/19/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---State's Witness List---SUPPLEMENTAL
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
12/15/2009---Hearing---(10:30 AM)---(Judicial Officer Komanski, Walter)---Emergency Motion for Protective Order
02/03/2010---Pre-Trial Conference (8:30 AM)
02/15/2010---Trial (8:30 AM)
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Register of Actions
Case Type: Criminal Felony
Date Filed: 09/23/2009
Location: Div 14
Judicial Officer: Komanski, Walter
ICJIS Document ID Number: 207348
Inmate Booking Number: 09044276
Uniform Case Number: 482009CF013977A001OX
Party Information
Defendant WARD, JAMES ROBERT
Plaintiff STATE OF FLORIDA
Lead Attorneys KIRKCONNELL, KIRK NATHANIEL, Esquire
Retained
407-644-7600(W)
Charge Information
Charges: WARD, JAMES ROBERT------Statute--------Level------------Date
1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER (WITH A FIREARM)----782.04(2)----Life---09/21/2009
Events & Orders of the Court
09/23/2009---In Open Court---IN OPEN COURT INITIAL APPEARANCE
09/23/2009---Appearance of Defendant Entered---APPEARANCE OF DEFENDANT ENTERED
09/23/2009---Advice to Defendant, First Appearance---ADVICE TO DEFENDANT, FIRST APPEARANCE
09/23/2009---Affidavit of Insolvency/Indigency---AFF/INSOL FILED REF
09/23/2009---Bond Stayed---BOND STAYED AT NONE
09/23/2009---Complaint---COMPLAINT FILED DOA 9/21/09 NO BOND; INMATE NUMBER 09044276
09/24/2009---Notice of Appearance---NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FILED KIRK N KIRKCONNELL
09/24/2009---Waiver of Arraignment---WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
09/24/2009---Written Plea of Not Guilty---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED
09/24/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR LIST OF PROSPECTIVE JURORS
09/24/2009---Notice of Intent to Participate in Discovery---NOTICE OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCOVERY
09/29/2009---Motion---MOTION TO EXCLUDE STATEMENTS AND MOTION FOR DECLARATION THAT STATEMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL FOR ALL PURPOSES BASED ON THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
09/29/2009---Motion to Set Bond---JAMES ROBERT WARD'S MOTION TO SET BOND IS FILED
09/29/2009---Notice of Hearing---NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <10/06/2009> 10:00 A.M.
09/29/2009---Order of Reassignment---ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT TO DIV 14
09/29/2009---Notice of Hearing---AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <MM/DD/YYYY> 10/06/2009
10/06/2009---Notice of Hearing---NOTICE OF HEARING FILED <10/08/2009> 02:00 P.M.
10/06/2009---Hearing (10:00 AM)---MTN TO SET BOND/MTN TO EXCLUDE STATEMENTS AND MTN FOR DECLARATION THAT STATEMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL BASED ON ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
10/07/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM JEFF DANZIGER RE: PSYCH EVAL (SEALED)
10/07/2009---Memorandum---LEGAL MEMORANDUM IN SUPPPORT OF REQUEST FOR THE SETTING OF BAIL
10/07/2009---Memorandum---LEGAL MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR THE SETTING OF BOND (W/EXHIBITS ATTACHED)
10/08/2009---Order---ORDER RULE OF SEQUESTRATION WAS INVOKED, THE STATE FILED AN INFORMATION IN OPEN COURT, DEFENSE MOTION TO SET BOND IS GRANTED, BOND SET AT $100,000 PLUS GPS MONITORING THRU COURT PROGRAMS INC, DEFENDANT MAY NOT LEAVE ORANGE COUNTY WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, MAY NOT CHANGE RESIDENCE WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, CURFEW OF 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M., ALL FIREARMS ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM DEFEDANTS HOME, ALL
10/08/2009---Notice for Pre-Trial---NOTICE FOR PRETRIAL RET: <02/03/2010> 08:30 A.M.
10/08/2009---Notice for Trial---NOTICE OF TRIAL RTN:<02/15/2010> 08:30 A.M.
10/08/2009---Affidavit---AFFIDAVIT FILED IN OPEN COURT
10/08/2009---In Open Court---IN OPEN COURT HEARING MOTION TO SET BOND
10/08/2009---Appearance of Defendant Entered---APPEARANCE OF DEFENDANT ENTERED
10/08/2009---Appearance of Attorney Entered---APPEAR. OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
10/08/2009---Plea of Not Guilty Entered---PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED
10/08/2009---Court Minutes---COURT MINUTES FILED
10/08/2009---Witness---WITNESS (2) STATE
10/08/2009---Witness---WITNESS (5)
10/08/2009---Exhibit(s)---EXHIBITS (2) STATE
10/08/2009---Exhibit(s)---EXHIBITS (2) DEFENSE
10/08/2009---Information Filed---INFORMATION FILED
10/08/2009---Hearing (2:00 PM)---MOTION TO SET BOND
10/09/2009---Passport Received for Defendant---PASSPORT RECEIVED FOR DEFENDANT: JAMES WARD'S PASSPORT #4445011687
10/09/2009---Bond Filed---AM & PM BAIL BOND FILED RET TBN $100,000 AS100119618
10/09/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATION OF REMOVAL OF ALCOHOL AND GUNS FROM DEFT HOME
10/09/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF CLERK
10/09/2009---Receipt---RECEIPT
10/09/2009---Written Plea of Not Guilty Arraignement Date---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ARG DATE <10/20/2009> 08:30 A.M.
10/12/2009---Order---ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SET BOND
10/12/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF COURT (DUPLICATE)
10/12/2009---Certificate---CERTIFICATE OF FILING PASSPORT WITH CLERK OF COURT
10/15/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL SAMPLES
10/19/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS
10/19/2009---Order---ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS GRANTED
10/19/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL FILED (PRODUCTION OF DEFENDANT'S BLACKBERRY PHONE)
10/20/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL FILED (PRODUCTION OF DEFENDANT'S BLACKBERRY PHONE)/REC'D FROM JUDGE
10/20/2009---Motion to Compel---STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL SAMPLES (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
10/20/2009---Order---ORDER REGARDING PRODUCTION OF DEFT BLACKBERRY TO LAW ENFORECEMENT AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
10/20/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM JA TO ROBIN WILKINSON
10/20/2009---Order---ORDER COMPELING SAMPLES OF DNA GRANTED
10/20/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS
10/20/2009---CANCELED---Arraignment (8:30 AM)Cancelled---WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
10/21/2009---Waiver of Defendant's Attendance at Pre-Trial---WAIVER DEFT'S ATTENDANCE AT PRETRIAL CONF
10/22/2009---Waiver of Defendant's Attendance at Pre-Trial---WAIVER DEFT'S ATTENDANCE AT PRETRIAL CONF
10/22/2009---State's Response---STATE'S RESPONSE TO DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
10/29/2009---Request---REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPTION OF PROCEEDINGS (COPY)
11/02/2009---Order---ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT JAMES ROBERT WARD'S AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/02/2009---Correspondence---CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM ATTY KIRKCONNELL TO JUDGE KOMANSKI RE: AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/02/2009---Motion---AGREE MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOPGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE
11/03/2009---Correspondence---EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE FILED FROM TERRI M BETTS (ASSISTANT TO ATTORNEY KIRK N KIRKCONNELL) TO STATE ATTORNEY DATED 10/30/09 RE: AGREED MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
11/03/2009---Motion---AGREED MOTION TO TEMPORARILY EXPAND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF RELEASE (REC'D FROM JUDGE)
11/12/2009---State's Witness List
11/12/2009---Notice---OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURTS ORDER COMPELLING SAMPLES OF DNA
11/17/2009---Motion---EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER AND REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE HEARING
11/19/2009---Transcript Filed---HEARING ON MOTION TO SET BOND (10/8/09)
11/19/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
11/20/2009---State's Witness List---SUPPLEMENTAL
11/20/2009---Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
12/15/2009---Hearing---(10:30 AM)---(Judicial Officer Komanski, Walter)---Emergency Motion for Protective Order
02/03/2010---Pre-Trial Conference (8:30 AM)
02/15/2010---Trial (8:30 AM)
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Autopsy Report Reveals Details In Isleworth Shooting
Posted: 5:54 pm EST November 30, 2009
Updated: 6:44 pm EST November 30, 2009
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According to the autopsy report, Diane Ward's blood alcohol level was .113, quite a bit higher than Florida's legal limit of .08 for drivers. According to WFTV legal expert Bill Sheaffer, that information could help the defense but the rest of the report hurts them.
The report also shows Diane Ward was shot underneath her eye. Sheaffer says the defense will have a hard explaining how Ward was able to shoot herself.
“You almost have to be a contortionist when you’re trying to commit suicide to hold it in such a manner that you can twist the barrel of that gun to get a straight shot in the eye,” Sheaffer said.
The State Attorney's Office says it may release new discovery documents Tuesday.
AUTOPSY REPORT: Read Details - Warning: Graphic
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21763877/detail.html
VIDEO REPORT: WFTV Obtains Autopsy Report In Isleworth Shooting
http://www.wftv.com/video/21765840/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21764986/detail.html
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Diane Ward had alcohol in her body when shot
7:34 p.m. EST, November 30, 2009
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Diane Ward, 55, had blood alcohol level of .11, which is just over the .08 legal limit to drive, according to the report.
His (Bob Ward) attorney filed documents, asking a judge to stop the release of public records related to Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronic devices seized by police.
A court hearing was set for Dec. 15.
Autopsy report of Diane Ward (Warning: Graphic content)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-diane-ward-autopsy,0,2727745.acrobat
Sentenced to die: Search Florida's death row inmates
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/moretop2/sfl-deathrowdatabase,0,1153589.htmlstory
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...worth-murder-autopsy-20091130,0,1992622.story
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Posted: 5:54 pm EST November 30, 2009
Updated: 6:44 pm EST November 30, 2009
<snipped>
According to the autopsy report, Diane Ward's blood alcohol level was .113, quite a bit higher than Florida's legal limit of .08 for drivers. According to WFTV legal expert Bill Sheaffer, that information could help the defense but the rest of the report hurts them.
The report also shows Diane Ward was shot underneath her eye. Sheaffer says the defense will have a hard explaining how Ward was able to shoot herself.
“You almost have to be a contortionist when you’re trying to commit suicide to hold it in such a manner that you can twist the barrel of that gun to get a straight shot in the eye,” Sheaffer said.
The State Attorney's Office says it may release new discovery documents Tuesday.
AUTOPSY REPORT: Read Details - Warning: Graphic
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21763877/detail.html
VIDEO REPORT: WFTV Obtains Autopsy Report In Isleworth Shooting
http://www.wftv.com/video/21765840/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21764986/detail.html
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Diane Ward had alcohol in her body when shot
7:34 p.m. EST, November 30, 2009
<snipped>
Diane Ward, 55, had blood alcohol level of .11, which is just over the .08 legal limit to drive, according to the report.
His (Bob Ward) attorney filed documents, asking a judge to stop the release of public records related to Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronic devices seized by police.
A court hearing was set for Dec. 15.
Autopsy report of Diane Ward (Warning: Graphic content)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-diane-ward-autopsy,0,2727745.acrobat
Sentenced to die: Search Florida's death row inmates
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/moretop2/sfl-deathrowdatabase,0,1153589.htmlstory
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...worth-murder-autopsy-20091130,0,1992622.story
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snipped and bolded by me
I think the Defence is also going to have hard time proving that she committed suicide especially where she was shot. MOO is that they will say B. Ward's fingerprints were on the gun because he had picked it up and placed it in the nightstand (according to the autospy report), which I find odd that he would do that, if she committed suicide, as he claims.
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I didn't see any mention of it in the autopsy report, though I'd have to read it again to be 100% sure that it was not mentioned.
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Report Points To Homicide In Isleworth Slaying
Victim's Husband Charged With Murder, Freed On Bond
POSTED: 5:42 am EST December 1, 2009
UPDATED: 5:24 pm EST December 1, 2009
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Criminal defense attorney Richard Hornby said, in his opinion, that the medical examiner ruled homicide for two reasons. The first, he said, is that the gun was fired at "immediate range," which is somewhere between six inches and two feet, and is not usual for a suicide.
"We know it had to be at least six inches away, and someone who is going to kill themselves usually does not hold it like this. They usually put it to their head," Hornsby.
Secondly, Hornsby said that the angle of the bullet, which was straight, is also not typical of a suicide.
"They don't hold it up there like this. They hold it in a comfortable position, but usually aiming at their brain. Therefore, you usually have an angle shot," Hornsby said. Hornsby added that it is ultimately up to a jury to decide how Diane Ward died.
Video: Autopsy Results Released In Isleworth Slaying
http://www.wesh.com/video/21769961/index.html
Video: Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private
http://www.wesh.com/video/21726574/index.html
Video: Ward On Video: I'll Never Replace Diane
http://www.wesh.com/video/21150874/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21769820/detail.html
ETA: No sign of the discovery documents release that was mentioned yesterday yet! I'll post them when they become available! :wink:
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Victim's Husband Charged With Murder, Freed On Bond
POSTED: 5:42 am EST December 1, 2009
UPDATED: 5:24 pm EST December 1, 2009
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Criminal defense attorney Richard Hornby said, in his opinion, that the medical examiner ruled homicide for two reasons. The first, he said, is that the gun was fired at "immediate range," which is somewhere between six inches and two feet, and is not usual for a suicide.
"We know it had to be at least six inches away, and someone who is going to kill themselves usually does not hold it like this. They usually put it to their head," Hornsby.
Secondly, Hornsby said that the angle of the bullet, which was straight, is also not typical of a suicide.
"They don't hold it up there like this. They hold it in a comfortable position, but usually aiming at their brain. Therefore, you usually have an angle shot," Hornsby said. Hornsby added that it is ultimately up to a jury to decide how Diane Ward died.
Video: Autopsy Results Released In Isleworth Slaying
http://www.wesh.com/video/21769961/index.html
Video: Bob Ward Wants Judge To Keep Evidence Private
http://www.wesh.com/video/21726574/index.html
Video: Ward On Video: I'll Never Replace Diane
http://www.wesh.com/video/21150874/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21769820/detail.html
ETA: No sign of the discovery documents release that was mentioned yesterday yet! I'll post them when they become available! :wink:
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Bob Ward customers want evidence released to public
December 7, 2009 3:11 PM
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Property owners at Bob Ward's development in St. Mary's, Georgia want to know "where all the money went from the proceeds of selling property at Cumberland Harbor."
"It's not a coincidence that she died before she and Mr. Ward were to be questioned about their finances."
Ward will eventually have to answer questions about how he lived such a lavish lifestyle while his businesses went belly up, according to Jacksonville Attorney Jerry Shea who also purchased property from Ward.
"That money, more than likely, is gone. And of course it's in the bankruptcy court. If he misappropriated money, that's an issue for the FBI."
Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2009/12/bob-ward-customers-want-eviden.html
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December 7, 2009 3:11 PM
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Property owners at Bob Ward's development in St. Mary's, Georgia want to know "where all the money went from the proceeds of selling property at Cumberland Harbor."
"It's not a coincidence that she died before she and Mr. Ward were to be questioned about their finances."
Ward will eventually have to answer questions about how he lived such a lavish lifestyle while his businesses went belly up, according to Jacksonville Attorney Jerry Shea who also purchased property from Ward.
"That money, more than likely, is gone. And of course it's in the bankruptcy court. If he misappropriated money, that's an issue for the FBI."
Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2009/12/bob-ward-customers-want-eviden.html
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UPDATED: Judge Blocks Release Of Isleworth Murder Case Documents
Posted: 10:31 am EST December 15, 2009
Updated: 2:49 pm EST December 15, 2009
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Accused wife killer Bob Ward and his defense team were in court Tuesday, fighting to keep cell phone and computer records out of the public eye. A judge ruled late Tuesday morning the public will not get to see any discovery records in the Bob Ward case for at least 30 days.
Defense attorneys argued releasing documents before they had a chance to inspect the records would taint the jury pool.
The judge ruled that, once a record becomes part of discovery, the defense will have 30 days to object or it will be released to the public.
Ward's defense attorneys will also question Orange County investigators under oath in January. Nine detectives and deputies will be deposed January 12 and 14.
RAW VIDEO: Accused Wife Killer In Court Part 1
This is part 1 of 2 in accused wife killer Bob Ward's court hearing Tuesday. (12/15/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/21972726/index.html
RAW VIDEO: Accused Wife Killer In Court Part 2
This is part 2 of 2 in accused wife killer Bob Ward's court hearing Tuesday. (12/15/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/21974030/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21972232/detail.html
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Bob Ward appeared in court on criminal case
Bob Ward's attorneys have 30 days to review computers and Blackberry phones siezed.
12:43 p.m. EST, December 15, 2009
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James "Bob" Ward, 61, who is charged with second-degree murder, appeared in court just before the 10:30 a.m. hearing. He was escorted by his attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, and two body guards.
Kirkconnell asked Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski to issue an order, barring the state from releasing public records until the defense has a chance to review them.
By getting a preview of the records, it gives Kirkconnell time to raise any legal objection to their release.
A forensic computer expert hired by the defense to sort through the computer data testified this morning that there were more than 35,000 e-mail files dating back to 2004; 1,069 document files and 551 spreadsheet files found on Ward's laptop computer. His wife's computer has 8,600 e-mails that go back to 2005; 93 document files; and 70 spreadsheet files.
*Much more at link!
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-hearing-20091215,0,4615231.story
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Millionaire murder suspect in court today
posted by willoughby mariano on December, 15 2009 12:32 PM
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The way the law works is that the prosecution hands over what evidence it has against the defendant during the discovery phase of the trial, at which point it all becomes public. This level of disclosure ensures the courts are fair and open. It also means that all of us reporters can get our grubby little hands on it, and write about the sordid details to our hearts content. This is largely why the press is able to publish so many stories on the infamous Casey Anthony case. By law, we’re entitled to the information.
I’m not exactly sure what counts as private and confidential in a criminal case. People kill people over love affairs, illegal drug deals, financial arguments, you name it. That means bank statements, cell phone records, voice mail messages and all sorts of other stuff that in just about any other case is none of the public’s darn business gets out in the open.
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/ne...illionaire-murder-suspect-in-court-today.html
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Video: Judge Delays Release Of Evidence In Ward Trial
http://www.wesh.com/video/21973415/index.html
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Isleworth Murder Suspect Wants Information Blocked From Public
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:28:43 PM
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Over the next 30 days, the defense will look for any legal objection of the thousands of files on the computers belonging to the Wards.
There will then be a private hearing to explain why it shouldn't be released to the pubic.
His lawyer would not let him talk, nor would he comment on the alleged body guards escorting him.
Video: Ward Off Public Information
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...WardInCourt_121520090605&cat=Local&title=Ward Off Public Information
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...ct_wants_information_blocked_from_public.html
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Posted: 10:31 am EST December 15, 2009
Updated: 2:49 pm EST December 15, 2009
<snipped>
Accused wife killer Bob Ward and his defense team were in court Tuesday, fighting to keep cell phone and computer records out of the public eye. A judge ruled late Tuesday morning the public will not get to see any discovery records in the Bob Ward case for at least 30 days.
Defense attorneys argued releasing documents before they had a chance to inspect the records would taint the jury pool.
The judge ruled that, once a record becomes part of discovery, the defense will have 30 days to object or it will be released to the public.
Ward's defense attorneys will also question Orange County investigators under oath in January. Nine detectives and deputies will be deposed January 12 and 14.
RAW VIDEO: Accused Wife Killer In Court Part 1
This is part 1 of 2 in accused wife killer Bob Ward's court hearing Tuesday. (12/15/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/21972726/index.html
RAW VIDEO: Accused Wife Killer In Court Part 2
This is part 2 of 2 in accused wife killer Bob Ward's court hearing Tuesday. (12/15/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/21974030/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21972232/detail.html
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Bob Ward appeared in court on criminal case
Bob Ward's attorneys have 30 days to review computers and Blackberry phones siezed.
12:43 p.m. EST, December 15, 2009
<snipped>
James "Bob" Ward, 61, who is charged with second-degree murder, appeared in court just before the 10:30 a.m. hearing. He was escorted by his attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, and two body guards.
Kirkconnell asked Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski to issue an order, barring the state from releasing public records until the defense has a chance to review them.
By getting a preview of the records, it gives Kirkconnell time to raise any legal objection to their release.
A forensic computer expert hired by the defense to sort through the computer data testified this morning that there were more than 35,000 e-mail files dating back to 2004; 1,069 document files and 551 spreadsheet files found on Ward's laptop computer. His wife's computer has 8,600 e-mails that go back to 2005; 93 document files; and 70 spreadsheet files.
*Much more at link!
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-hearing-20091215,0,4615231.story
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Millionaire murder suspect in court today
posted by willoughby mariano on December, 15 2009 12:32 PM
<snipped>
The way the law works is that the prosecution hands over what evidence it has against the defendant during the discovery phase of the trial, at which point it all becomes public. This level of disclosure ensures the courts are fair and open. It also means that all of us reporters can get our grubby little hands on it, and write about the sordid details to our hearts content. This is largely why the press is able to publish so many stories on the infamous Casey Anthony case. By law, we’re entitled to the information.
I’m not exactly sure what counts as private and confidential in a criminal case. People kill people over love affairs, illegal drug deals, financial arguments, you name it. That means bank statements, cell phone records, voice mail messages and all sorts of other stuff that in just about any other case is none of the public’s darn business gets out in the open.
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/ne...illionaire-murder-suspect-in-court-today.html
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Video: Judge Delays Release Of Evidence In Ward Trial
http://www.wesh.com/video/21973415/index.html
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Isleworth Murder Suspect Wants Information Blocked From Public
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:28:43 PM
<snipped>
Over the next 30 days, the defense will look for any legal objection of the thousands of files on the computers belonging to the Wards.
There will then be a private hearing to explain why it shouldn't be released to the pubic.
His lawyer would not let him talk, nor would he comment on the alleged body guards escorting him.
Video: Ward Off Public Information
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...WardInCourt_121520090605&cat=Local&title=Ward Off Public Information
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...ct_wants_information_blocked_from_public.html
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Bob Ward's Isleworth mansion headed for foreclosure
12:35 p.m. EST, December 16, 2009
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James Robert "Bob" Ward's multi-million dollar home in Isleworth is scheduled for auction at the Orange County Courthouse in March.
This is the same home where Ward's wife, Diane Ward, 55, was fatally shot in the master bedroom on Sept. 21. Investigators say Bob Ward, 61, pulled the trigger. He's charged with second-degree murder.
Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland will sign off on a final foreclosure order Thursday, he said during a short hearing this morning. The attorneys must re-do the paperwork to remove Diane Ward's name off the documents before it's officially approved. Her name was not on the deed.
Strickland also ordered mediation between now and March 23 to come up with a resolution. If not, the home will be scheduled for auction.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...-foreclosure-hearing-20091216,0,4073552.story
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FDLE lab could not determine if DNA on gun belongs to Diane Ward
12:56 p.m. EST, December 21, 2009
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab reported a mixture of DNA from two people on the trigger.
The lab found DNA from Ward's husband, James Robert "Bob" Ward. However, officials could not determine if the other DNA belong to Diane Ward, according to a report released by the State Attorney's Office.
The FDLE lab also found that blood on Ward's pants and shoes belonged to his wife.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ward-fdle-gun-report-20091221,0,2967495.story
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FDLE: Ward's DNA Found On Gun Used To Kill Wife
POSTED: 11:43 am EST December 21, 2009
UPDATED: 1:05 pm EST December 21, 2009
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A report released from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said DNA found on the trigger and grips of the gun used to kill Diane Ward belongs to her husband.
The FDLE said Ward's DNA was one of two profiles found on the trigger and the barrel of the gun. It was unable to determine whether the other DNA came from Diane Ward. It said no DNA was found in the barrel of the revolver.
The FDLE also said blood found on Bob Ward's pants and right shoe came from his wife.
PDF: Notice Of Provision Of Discovery Pages 1-12
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/1221/22026404.pdf
Video: FDLE: Ward's DNA Found On Gun That Killed Wife
http://www.wesh.com/video/22028753/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22026232/detail.html
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FDLE: Robert Ward's DNA found on gun
Updated: Monday, 21 Dec 2009, 1:01 PM EST
Published : Monday, 21 Dec 2009, 12:34 PM EST
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A report released from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said DNA found on gun used to kill Diane Ward belongs to her husband Robert Ward.
Investigators say they recovered a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum handgun from the top drawer of a nightstand next to the bed in the master bedroom.
Click here to read the FDLE report>>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/122109ward/indexGallery.htm
Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/122109-Isleworth-murder
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Documents: Murder Suspect Had Wife's Blood On Shirt
Posted: 5:32 pm EST December 21, 2009
Updated: 6:32 pm EST December 21, 2009
<snipped>
The new documents also show that the DNA found on the trigger and the grip of the revolver investigators believe was used in the deadly September shooting, the gun Ward had put in his nightstand after the shooting, was predominantly his. Investigators found a mix of DNA on the gun and the FDLE lab has concluded it cannot determine whether the minor contributor to that mix was Diane Ward.
“This is a blow to the defense. This evidence is consistent with his first statement to the police. That is, ‘I shot my wife.’ It is completely inconsistent with his later statement that his wife was attempting suicide and he tried to intervene,” WFTV legal Analyst Bill Sheaffer said.
Investigators swabbed Ward's wife's hands for gun powder. The results of those tests have not yet been made public.
Prosecutors have just handed over to the defense four DVDs, three interviews of James Ward and other documents. Meanwhile, the defense is trying to prevent all of Ward's personal information from his computers and his cell phone from going public in the case.
The judge will decide what will be released on a case by case basis.
VIDEO REPORT: Evidence May Hurt Defense Released 2:03
http://www.wftv.com/video/22029915/index.html
READ PDF DOCUMENT: FDLE DNA Tests
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22027529/detail.html
AUTOPSY REPORT: Read Details - Warning: Graphic
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21763877/detail.html
SEE WARD'S MANSION: Aerial Images
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/21062643/detail.html
SEE WARD'S MANSION: Aerial Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/21062937/index.html
WARD RELEASED: See Images
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/21249334/detail.html
WARD RELEASED: Raw Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/21249270/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22029364/detail.html
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FDLE: DNA Mixture Found On Gun That Killed Diane Ward
Monday, December 21, 2009 3:57:13 PM
<snipped>
Crime lab technicians say they can't determine if DNA found on the gun that killed Diane Ward is actually hers.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports a mixture of DNA from two people on the trigger.
Technicians said a partial DNA profile shows the majority of the sample belongs to a male, and they couldn't determine who supplied the rest.
But the lab report doesn't contain anything unusual as Ward reportedly admitted to being in the room where his wife died, and putting the gun in a nightstand drawer.
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._on_gun_that_killed_diane_ward.html?refresh=1
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12:35 p.m. EST, December 16, 2009
<snipped>
James Robert "Bob" Ward's multi-million dollar home in Isleworth is scheduled for auction at the Orange County Courthouse in March.
This is the same home where Ward's wife, Diane Ward, 55, was fatally shot in the master bedroom on Sept. 21. Investigators say Bob Ward, 61, pulled the trigger. He's charged with second-degree murder.
Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland will sign off on a final foreclosure order Thursday, he said during a short hearing this morning. The attorneys must re-do the paperwork to remove Diane Ward's name off the documents before it's officially approved. Her name was not on the deed.
Strickland also ordered mediation between now and March 23 to come up with a resolution. If not, the home will be scheduled for auction.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...-foreclosure-hearing-20091216,0,4073552.story
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FDLE lab could not determine if DNA on gun belongs to Diane Ward
12:56 p.m. EST, December 21, 2009
<snipped>
Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab reported a mixture of DNA from two people on the trigger.
The lab found DNA from Ward's husband, James Robert "Bob" Ward. However, officials could not determine if the other DNA belong to Diane Ward, according to a report released by the State Attorney's Office.
The FDLE lab also found that blood on Ward's pants and shoes belonged to his wife.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ward-fdle-gun-report-20091221,0,2967495.story
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FDLE: Ward's DNA Found On Gun Used To Kill Wife
POSTED: 11:43 am EST December 21, 2009
UPDATED: 1:05 pm EST December 21, 2009
<snipped>
A report released from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said DNA found on the trigger and grips of the gun used to kill Diane Ward belongs to her husband.
The FDLE said Ward's DNA was one of two profiles found on the trigger and the barrel of the gun. It was unable to determine whether the other DNA came from Diane Ward. It said no DNA was found in the barrel of the revolver.
The FDLE also said blood found on Bob Ward's pants and right shoe came from his wife.
PDF: Notice Of Provision Of Discovery Pages 1-12
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/1221/22026404.pdf
Video: FDLE: Ward's DNA Found On Gun That Killed Wife
http://www.wesh.com/video/22028753/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22026232/detail.html
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FDLE: Robert Ward's DNA found on gun
Updated: Monday, 21 Dec 2009, 1:01 PM EST
Published : Monday, 21 Dec 2009, 12:34 PM EST
<snipped>
A report released from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said DNA found on gun used to kill Diane Ward belongs to her husband Robert Ward.
Investigators say they recovered a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum handgun from the top drawer of a nightstand next to the bed in the master bedroom.
Click here to read the FDLE report>>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/122109ward/indexGallery.htm
Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/122109-Isleworth-murder
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Documents: Murder Suspect Had Wife's Blood On Shirt
Posted: 5:32 pm EST December 21, 2009
Updated: 6:32 pm EST December 21, 2009
<snipped>
The new documents also show that the DNA found on the trigger and the grip of the revolver investigators believe was used in the deadly September shooting, the gun Ward had put in his nightstand after the shooting, was predominantly his. Investigators found a mix of DNA on the gun and the FDLE lab has concluded it cannot determine whether the minor contributor to that mix was Diane Ward.
“This is a blow to the defense. This evidence is consistent with his first statement to the police. That is, ‘I shot my wife.’ It is completely inconsistent with his later statement that his wife was attempting suicide and he tried to intervene,” WFTV legal Analyst Bill Sheaffer said.
Investigators swabbed Ward's wife's hands for gun powder. The results of those tests have not yet been made public.
Prosecutors have just handed over to the defense four DVDs, three interviews of James Ward and other documents. Meanwhile, the defense is trying to prevent all of Ward's personal information from his computers and his cell phone from going public in the case.
The judge will decide what will be released on a case by case basis.
VIDEO REPORT: Evidence May Hurt Defense Released 2:03
http://www.wftv.com/video/22029915/index.html
READ PDF DOCUMENT: FDLE DNA Tests
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22027529/detail.html
AUTOPSY REPORT: Read Details - Warning: Graphic
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21763877/detail.html
SEE WARD'S MANSION: Aerial Images
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/21062643/detail.html
SEE WARD'S MANSION: Aerial Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/21062937/index.html
WARD RELEASED: See Images
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/21249334/detail.html
WARD RELEASED: Raw Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/21249270/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22029364/detail.html
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FDLE: DNA Mixture Found On Gun That Killed Diane Ward
Monday, December 21, 2009 3:57:13 PM
<snipped>
Crime lab technicians say they can't determine if DNA found on the gun that killed Diane Ward is actually hers.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports a mixture of DNA from two people on the trigger.
Technicians said a partial DNA profile shows the majority of the sample belongs to a male, and they couldn't determine who supplied the rest.
But the lab report doesn't contain anything unusual as Ward reportedly admitted to being in the room where his wife died, and putting the gun in a nightstand drawer.
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._on_gun_that_killed_diane_ward.html?refresh=1
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Judge: Bob Ward's computer data to remain private
James 'Bob' Ward is charged in the murder of his wife, Diane.
3:40 p.m. EST, January 4, 2010
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Information stored on murder suspect James 'Bob' Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronics will remain private for now, according to an order signed by an Orange County circuit judge Monday.
Judge Walter Komanski had verbally granted the motion for protective order during a Dec. 15 hearing. The motion bans the public from seeing the information recovered from Ward's personal electronics until Jan. 15.
1,069 document files and 551 spreadsheet files found on Ward's laptop computer.
8,600 e-mails dating to 2005 on his wife's computer.
And 93 document files and 70 spreadsheet files on her computer.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-update-20100104,0,7916168.story
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Millionaire Murder Suspect's Information Ruled Private
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:36:09 AM
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The information stored on murder suspect James Robert Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronics will remain private.
Orange County Judge Walter Komanski granted a motion for protective order Monday, which will ban the public from seeing the information recovered from Ward's personal electronics.
PDF: Motion for Protective Order Granted (1/4/10)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/WARD 09-CF13977 ORDER (2).pdf
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...der_suspect39s_information_ruled_private.html
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Judge Rules To Block Evidence In Isleworth Case
Ward Accused Of Shooting, Killing Wife
POSTED: 12:06 pm EST January 4, 2010
UPDATED: 12:12 pm EST January 4, 2010
<snipped>
The state cannot release information, discovery or otherwise, to the public or media until Jan. 15.
The judge also ruled that the defense has until Jan. 14 to submit reasoning why information and evidence should remain sealed.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22119702/detail.html
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James 'Bob' Ward is charged in the murder of his wife, Diane.
3:40 p.m. EST, January 4, 2010
<snipped>
Information stored on murder suspect James 'Bob' Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronics will remain private for now, according to an order signed by an Orange County circuit judge Monday.
Judge Walter Komanski had verbally granted the motion for protective order during a Dec. 15 hearing. The motion bans the public from seeing the information recovered from Ward's personal electronics until Jan. 15.
1,069 document files and 551 spreadsheet files found on Ward's laptop computer.
8,600 e-mails dating to 2005 on his wife's computer.
And 93 document files and 70 spreadsheet files on her computer.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-update-20100104,0,7916168.story
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Millionaire Murder Suspect's Information Ruled Private
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:36:09 AM
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The information stored on murder suspect James Robert Ward's computers, cell phones and other electronics will remain private.
Orange County Judge Walter Komanski granted a motion for protective order Monday, which will ban the public from seeing the information recovered from Ward's personal electronics.
PDF: Motion for Protective Order Granted (1/4/10)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/WARD 09-CF13977 ORDER (2).pdf
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...der_suspect39s_information_ruled_private.html
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Judge Rules To Block Evidence In Isleworth Case
Ward Accused Of Shooting, Killing Wife
POSTED: 12:06 pm EST January 4, 2010
UPDATED: 12:12 pm EST January 4, 2010
<snipped>
The state cannot release information, discovery or otherwise, to the public or media until Jan. 15.
The judge also ruled that the defense has until Jan. 14 to submit reasoning why information and evidence should remain sealed.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22119702/detail.html
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Bob Ward's attorney: More time needed to study evidence
3:56 p.m. EST, January 11, 2010
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The man accused of shooting his wife to death in their Isleworth home is asking a judge for more time so defense experts can review computer files and other records of his before they're released to the public.
James Robert "Bob" Ward's defense attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, wrote in the motion that investigators took so much material from Ward's home during their investigation that the defense needs more time to pour through the evidence.
Last month, Judge Walter Komanski granted Ward extra time — through Thursday — to look at the discovery. Ward is now asking for an extension to March 1.
Kirkconnell is asking for a hearing before the close of business Thursday.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...s-bob-ward-more-time-20100111,0,5479817.story
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3:56 p.m. EST, January 11, 2010
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The man accused of shooting his wife to death in their Isleworth home is asking a judge for more time so defense experts can review computer files and other records of his before they're released to the public.
James Robert "Bob" Ward's defense attorney, Kirk Kirkconnell, wrote in the motion that investigators took so much material from Ward's home during their investigation that the defense needs more time to pour through the evidence.
Last month, Judge Walter Komanski granted Ward extra time — through Thursday — to look at the discovery. Ward is now asking for an extension to March 1.
Kirkconnell is asking for a hearing before the close of business Thursday.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...s-bob-ward-more-time-20100111,0,5479817.story
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Hearing set for Wednesday in Bob Ward case
1:21 p.m. EST, January 12, 2010
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A hearing is set at noon to discuss the defense's request for more time to go through computer files before the documents are made public.
Last month, Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski gave Ward's defense team through Thursday to look at the evidence. Ward wants an extension to March 1 to continue reviewing the records. He claims there is information about him and his family that should not be made public.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...-ward-hearing-notice-20100112,0,7326225.story
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Motion For Extension Filed In Isleworth Murder
Posted: 2:09 pm EST January 12, 2010
Updated: 2:49 pm EST January 12, 2010
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A man accused of killing his wife in their Isleworth home is fighting to keep his cell phone and computer records away from the public.
Eyewitness News reported last week that a judge ruled those records would be sealed until January 15.
Bob Ward's lawyers filed a motion (read) asking for that date to be pushed back until March.
They also say releasing some of the records would violate both attorney-client privilege and accountant-client privilege.
A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday.
DOCUMENT: Motion Asking For Extension
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22217918/detail.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22217923/detail.html
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LIVE VIDEO: Hearing Held In Bob Ward Case 1/13/10
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/19046963/index.html
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1:21 p.m. EST, January 12, 2010
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A hearing is set at noon to discuss the defense's request for more time to go through computer files before the documents are made public.
Last month, Orange Circuit Court Judge Walter Komanski gave Ward's defense team through Thursday to look at the evidence. Ward wants an extension to March 1 to continue reviewing the records. He claims there is information about him and his family that should not be made public.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...-ward-hearing-notice-20100112,0,7326225.story
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Motion For Extension Filed In Isleworth Murder
Posted: 2:09 pm EST January 12, 2010
Updated: 2:49 pm EST January 12, 2010
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A man accused of killing his wife in their Isleworth home is fighting to keep his cell phone and computer records away from the public.
Eyewitness News reported last week that a judge ruled those records would be sealed until January 15.
Bob Ward's lawyers filed a motion (read) asking for that date to be pushed back until March.
They also say releasing some of the records would violate both attorney-client privilege and accountant-client privilege.
A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday.
DOCUMENT: Motion Asking For Extension
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22217918/detail.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22217923/detail.html
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LIVE VIDEO: Hearing Held In Bob Ward Case 1/13/10
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/19046963/index.html
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UPDATED: Alleged Wife Killer’s Computer Files Remain Private For Now
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:47:32 PM
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Ward's attorneys went to court Wednesday and asked a judge for more time to go through the files in order to make sure personal information about Ward and his family is not made public.
Under the agreement reached in court Wednesday, the parties involved will have an additional 35 days to review the files, complete a log of what they think should remain private and then file legal objections.
They will then have 90 days to look over other computer and cell phone files dated before June.
Ward Motion for Extension of Time (pdf)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...ions to Disclosure of Sensitive Materials.pdf
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._searching_alleged_wife_killers_computer.html
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Ward's Defense Granted More Time With Records
Attorneys Will Have 35 More Days With Cell Phone, Computer Evidence
POSTED: 1:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
UPDATED: 2:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
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Bob Ward, the Isleworth millionaire accused of fatally shooting his wife Diane in September, appeared in court Wednesday smiling and relaxed, with a body guard at his side.
At the end of the 35 days, Ward's team, as well as separate teams of attorneys representing his deceased wife, two daughters and Ward's bankrupt company, will all have to provide lists of items they believe are privileged communications.
They will then object to those items being released to the public as part of the criminal discovery process. Once those objections are submitted, the state attorney's office will have ten days to remove the disputed documents and the rest of the material will be released for public view. That means the public will likely get it's first look at some of the documents in another six to eight weeks.
An attorney representing Ward's two daughters, Sarah and Mallory, said an unknown number of the documents are emails between Diane Ward and her daughter's that are very personal but may end up being made public.
The attorney believes since the daughters are not accused of the crime, those emails should not be submitted for public scrutiny.
As for the rest of the documents, Komanski said the attorneys representing all of the parties involved will have a full 90 days to file any objections regarding the release of those items.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22227192/detail.html
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Bob Ward's computer data remains private — for now
2:46 p.m. EST, January 13, 2010
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An agreement was reached this afternoon on what to do with information stored on computers and cell phones seized from the home of an Isleworth man accused of killing his wife last year.
Others parties – including a lawyer for Ward's two daughters and sister-in-law, lawyers for Diane Ward's estate and lawyers for the officers of Ward's former business — also want to keep some information private.
They wanted more time to go through the computers.
Attorneys for the Orlando Sentinel have requested the records released but settled on a compromise.
This morning, everyone agreed that the parties involved would have 35 days from when they received the information from the computers to review them, complete a log of what they believe should be kept private and file legal objections. It covers text-messages and e-mails with attachments from June to September.
They also have 90 days to review the rest of the material on the computers and cell phones dated before June.
Until then, the information will be kept private.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-hearing-20100113,0,1469491.story
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Ward's Defense Granted More Time With Records
Attorneys Will Have 35 More Days With Cell Phone, Computer Evidence
POSTED: 1:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
UPDATED: 5:24 pm EST January 13, 2010
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Bob Ward, the Isleworth millionaire accused of fatally shooting his wife Diane in September, appeared in court Wednesday smiling and relaxed, with a body guard at his side.
At the end of the 35 days, Ward's team, as well as separate teams of attorneys representing his deceased wife, two daughters and Ward's bankrupt company, will all have to provide lists of items they believe are privileged communications.
They will then object to those items being released to the public as part of the criminal discovery process. Once those objections are submitted, the state attorney's office will have ten days to remove the disputed documents and the rest of the material will be released for public view. That means the public will likely get it's first look at some of the documents in another six to eight weeks.
The 35-day deadline for attorneys to file their objections applies only to e-mails, text messages and attachments found on the Ward's computers and cell phones for the time period between June and September of last year.
As for the rest of the documents, Komanski said the attorneys representing all of the parties involved will have a full 90 days to file any objections regarding the release of those items.
Video: Wards Defense Granted More Time With Records 2:10
http://www.wesh.com/video/22229008/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22227192/detail.html
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Bob Ward says public doesn't need to know
Updated: Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010, 6:00 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010, 5:29 PM EST
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It's the ultimate battle over privacy versus the public's need to know. You can imagine if your family was caught up in a murder trial that you would not want all of your emails and texts becoming public. Wednesday afternoon, FOX 35 News asked Bob Ward about that after his court date in Orange County.
James Bob Ward tells Fox 35 News the public does not need to know about his family's email and text messages to each other. They don't have any right to see this stuff And would you elaborate a little bit more sir asked reporter Keith Landry. Ward did not respond, but kept walking to his car.
Wednesday afternoon, Judge Walter Komanski ruled that by February 22nd, the state should begin turning over to the Orlando Sentinel, some 38 thousand email and text messages from the Wards and their daughters. That way, journalists can cover the family angle of this shooting drama.
Bob Ward's attorney Kirk Kirkconnel thinks the state should protect some private information shared among the ward family. “Everybody has things that are on their home computers that are not anything newsworthy, but they're private matters.”
Barrett represents Ward's two daughters Mallory and Sarah Ward. Barrett says journalists have to balance the public's need to know with a family's need for privacy. Families have private discussions. Nobody ever expects that stuff is going to be broadcast out into the public realm.
Wednesday afternoon Kirkconnell tells Fox 35 News that preparations for the murder trial continue, but he won't make any guess on when the trial will begin.
*Video Included In Article Link!
Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/011310-bob-ward-court
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:47:32 PM
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Ward's attorneys went to court Wednesday and asked a judge for more time to go through the files in order to make sure personal information about Ward and his family is not made public.
Under the agreement reached in court Wednesday, the parties involved will have an additional 35 days to review the files, complete a log of what they think should remain private and then file legal objections.
They will then have 90 days to look over other computer and cell phone files dated before June.
Ward Motion for Extension of Time (pdf)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...ions to Disclosure of Sensitive Materials.pdf
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._searching_alleged_wife_killers_computer.html
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Ward's Defense Granted More Time With Records
Attorneys Will Have 35 More Days With Cell Phone, Computer Evidence
POSTED: 1:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
UPDATED: 2:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
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Bob Ward, the Isleworth millionaire accused of fatally shooting his wife Diane in September, appeared in court Wednesday smiling and relaxed, with a body guard at his side.
At the end of the 35 days, Ward's team, as well as separate teams of attorneys representing his deceased wife, two daughters and Ward's bankrupt company, will all have to provide lists of items they believe are privileged communications.
They will then object to those items being released to the public as part of the criminal discovery process. Once those objections are submitted, the state attorney's office will have ten days to remove the disputed documents and the rest of the material will be released for public view. That means the public will likely get it's first look at some of the documents in another six to eight weeks.
An attorney representing Ward's two daughters, Sarah and Mallory, said an unknown number of the documents are emails between Diane Ward and her daughter's that are very personal but may end up being made public.
The attorney believes since the daughters are not accused of the crime, those emails should not be submitted for public scrutiny.
As for the rest of the documents, Komanski said the attorneys representing all of the parties involved will have a full 90 days to file any objections regarding the release of those items.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22227192/detail.html
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Bob Ward's computer data remains private — for now
2:46 p.m. EST, January 13, 2010
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An agreement was reached this afternoon on what to do with information stored on computers and cell phones seized from the home of an Isleworth man accused of killing his wife last year.
Others parties – including a lawyer for Ward's two daughters and sister-in-law, lawyers for Diane Ward's estate and lawyers for the officers of Ward's former business — also want to keep some information private.
They wanted more time to go through the computers.
Attorneys for the Orlando Sentinel have requested the records released but settled on a compromise.
This morning, everyone agreed that the parties involved would have 35 days from when they received the information from the computers to review them, complete a log of what they believe should be kept private and file legal objections. It covers text-messages and e-mails with attachments from June to September.
They also have 90 days to review the rest of the material on the computers and cell phones dated before June.
Until then, the information will be kept private.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-hearing-20100113,0,1469491.story
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Ward's Defense Granted More Time With Records
Attorneys Will Have 35 More Days With Cell Phone, Computer Evidence
POSTED: 1:34 pm EST January 13, 2010
UPDATED: 5:24 pm EST January 13, 2010
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Bob Ward, the Isleworth millionaire accused of fatally shooting his wife Diane in September, appeared in court Wednesday smiling and relaxed, with a body guard at his side.
At the end of the 35 days, Ward's team, as well as separate teams of attorneys representing his deceased wife, two daughters and Ward's bankrupt company, will all have to provide lists of items they believe are privileged communications.
They will then object to those items being released to the public as part of the criminal discovery process. Once those objections are submitted, the state attorney's office will have ten days to remove the disputed documents and the rest of the material will be released for public view. That means the public will likely get it's first look at some of the documents in another six to eight weeks.
The 35-day deadline for attorneys to file their objections applies only to e-mails, text messages and attachments found on the Ward's computers and cell phones for the time period between June and September of last year.
As for the rest of the documents, Komanski said the attorneys representing all of the parties involved will have a full 90 days to file any objections regarding the release of those items.
Video: Wards Defense Granted More Time With Records 2:10
http://www.wesh.com/video/22229008/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22227192/detail.html
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Bob Ward says public doesn't need to know
Updated: Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010, 6:00 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010, 5:29 PM EST
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It's the ultimate battle over privacy versus the public's need to know. You can imagine if your family was caught up in a murder trial that you would not want all of your emails and texts becoming public. Wednesday afternoon, FOX 35 News asked Bob Ward about that after his court date in Orange County.
James Bob Ward tells Fox 35 News the public does not need to know about his family's email and text messages to each other. They don't have any right to see this stuff And would you elaborate a little bit more sir asked reporter Keith Landry. Ward did not respond, but kept walking to his car.
Wednesday afternoon, Judge Walter Komanski ruled that by February 22nd, the state should begin turning over to the Orlando Sentinel, some 38 thousand email and text messages from the Wards and their daughters. That way, journalists can cover the family angle of this shooting drama.
Bob Ward's attorney Kirk Kirkconnel thinks the state should protect some private information shared among the ward family. “Everybody has things that are on their home computers that are not anything newsworthy, but they're private matters.”
Barrett represents Ward's two daughters Mallory and Sarah Ward. Barrett says journalists have to balance the public's need to know with a family's need for privacy. Families have private discussions. Nobody ever expects that stuff is going to be broadcast out into the public realm.
Wednesday afternoon Kirkconnell tells Fox 35 News that preparations for the murder trial continue, but he won't make any guess on when the trial will begin.
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Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/011310-bob-ward-court
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Ward's Motion To Lift Home Confinement Denied
Judge Denies Motion In Isleworth Murder Case
POSTED: 3:58 pm EST January 22, 2010
UPDATED: 4:25 pm EST January 22, 2010
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Millionaire murder suspect Bob Ward will continue to spend the time leading up to his trial at home.
A judge denied Ward's motion to lift his home confinement Friday.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22316450/detail.html
Who in the :curses: does this guy think he is???? :furious:
His lucky he is even released on bond sitting all comfy in his mansion!!!
Just cause he is a millinonare he thinks he has more right s or what??
I hope that all of his records are unsealed on Feb. 22nd too! The state has 10 days after the 22nd to remove anything that his lawyers object to & than they become public record! I don't feel he should get any special privliages....his daughters need to read the autopsy report. He murdered thier own mother...they all make me sick to my stomach. I'm also disgusted with her own sister after watching her the jail visits...she dosen't even care he murdered her own sister. :furious:
I hope the judge dosen't give any more extensions & they are released it is the FL :sunshine: law ya now! JMHO
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Judge Denies Motion In Isleworth Murder Case
POSTED: 3:58 pm EST January 22, 2010
UPDATED: 4:25 pm EST January 22, 2010
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Millionaire murder suspect Bob Ward will continue to spend the time leading up to his trial at home.
A judge denied Ward's motion to lift his home confinement Friday.
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22316450/detail.html
Who in the :curses: does this guy think he is???? :furious:
His lucky he is even released on bond sitting all comfy in his mansion!!!
Just cause he is a millinonare he thinks he has more right s or what??
I hope that all of his records are unsealed on Feb. 22nd too! The state has 10 days after the 22nd to remove anything that his lawyers object to & than they become public record! I don't feel he should get any special privliages....his daughters need to read the autopsy report. He murdered thier own mother...they all make me sick to my stomach. I'm also disgusted with her own sister after watching her the jail visits...she dosen't even care he murdered her own sister. :furious:
I hope the judge dosen't give any more extensions & they are released it is the FL :sunshine: law ya now! JMHO
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reminds me of when paris hiton got 'house arrest' in her comfy mansion after getting a bogus early release.
i guess even if your bankrupt and losing everythin........once being rich still means you get better treatment.
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Murder suspect Bob Ward's Isleworth mansion to be auctioned
6:18 p.m. EST, January 26, 2010
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The Isleworth mansion where James Robert "Bob" Ward is accused of killing his wife is slated to be sold at a foreclosure auction in March.
A legal notice placed in The Apopka Chief on Jan. 15 and Jan. 22 states the 8,800-square-foot home will be sold to the "highest and best bidder" March 23, according to court documents filed in Orange County on Monday.
The auction will occur at 11 a.m. at the Orange County Courthouse.
LISTEN NOW: Bob Ward talks with sister-in-law, Paula Saare
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bob-ward-call-100509,0,1978889.mp3file
Transcript of 911 call by Bob Ward after death of his wife Diane
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ooting-911-call-transcript,0,203689.htmlstory
Videos: Isleworth homicide
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rth-shooting-bob-ward-100809,0,111410.tivideo
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-auction-20100126,0,3033178.story
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Judge: Bob Ward can't go to church service in Brevard
10:48 a.m. EST, January 22, 2010
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An Orlando judge has said that Isleworth millionaire James Robert Ward cannot attend a family gathering in Rockledge this weekend while he is awaiting trial on charges of second-degree murder.
Ward, who is accused in the Sept. 21 shooting death of his wife, Diane, filed a request Thursday asking to attend an event at St. Mary's Catholic Church, as well as the Mass to follow. In the motion seeking to expand the geographical conditions of Ward's release, defense attorney Kirk Kirkconnell said Ward would be away from his home no more than 11 hours.
Ninth Circuit Judge Walter Komanski denied the request this morning.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...s-ward-denied-church-20100122,0,7221721.story
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6:18 p.m. EST, January 26, 2010
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The Isleworth mansion where James Robert "Bob" Ward is accused of killing his wife is slated to be sold at a foreclosure auction in March.
A legal notice placed in The Apopka Chief on Jan. 15 and Jan. 22 states the 8,800-square-foot home will be sold to the "highest and best bidder" March 23, according to court documents filed in Orange County on Monday.
The auction will occur at 11 a.m. at the Orange County Courthouse.
LISTEN NOW: Bob Ward talks with sister-in-law, Paula Saare
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bob-ward-call-100509,0,1978889.mp3file
Transcript of 911 call by Bob Ward after death of his wife Diane
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ooting-911-call-transcript,0,203689.htmlstory
Videos: Isleworth homicide
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rth-shooting-bob-ward-100809,0,111410.tivideo
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-bob-ward-auction-20100126,0,3033178.story
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Judge: Bob Ward can't go to church service in Brevard
10:48 a.m. EST, January 22, 2010
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An Orlando judge has said that Isleworth millionaire James Robert Ward cannot attend a family gathering in Rockledge this weekend while he is awaiting trial on charges of second-degree murder.
Ward, who is accused in the Sept. 21 shooting death of his wife, Diane, filed a request Thursday asking to attend an event at St. Mary's Catholic Church, as well as the Mass to follow. In the motion seeking to expand the geographical conditions of Ward's release, defense attorney Kirk Kirkconnell said Ward would be away from his home no more than 11 hours.
Ninth Circuit Judge Walter Komanski denied the request this morning.
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...s-ward-denied-church-20100122,0,7221721.story
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Document: No Gunshot Residue On Isleworth Suspect
Posted: 4:23 pm EST January 28, 2010
Updated: 4:33 pm EST January 28, 2010
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Eyewitness News is analyzing a new document (read it) in the Isleworth millionaire murder case. The document, on FDLE letterhead, claims that Bob Ward had no gunshot residue on his hands.
Ward is accused of shooting and killing his wife last year. The letter Eyewitness News obtained is signed by a senior crime analyst at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It shows there was no evidence of gunshot residue on Ward’s hands or anywhere else.
“This is certainly a plus for the defense,” WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer said.
But Sheaffer said it isn't good enough for Bob Ward to beat the second-degree murder charges against him. After all, when he was arrested in September for shooting and killing his wife in their Isleworth mansion he had blood on the back of his shirt, his pants and shoes.
Even the letter from FDLE explains why investigators may not have found gunshot residue on Bob Ward, saying it might have been removed or the gun used did not contain the elements necessary to identify gunshot residue.
“It could've been contaminated with other debris that didn't allow the sample to be properly analyzed, the ammunition,” Sheaffer said.
PDF DOCUMENT: FDLE Letter On Gunshot Residue
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22368943/detail.html
VIDEO REPORT: FDLE Document Shows No Gunshot Residue On Murder Suspect
http://www.wftv.com/video/22369947/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22368873/detail.html
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WDBO Exclusive: No gunshot residue on Bob Ward
January 27, 2010 4:52 PM
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The FDLE report shows that Bob Ward did not have gunshot residue on his hands, or anywhere else.
"I think this is certainly good news for the defense," says Orlando Defense Attorney Diana Tennis. She says it's not a get out of jail free card, but it certainly makes things more difficult for the prosecution.
Ward claims his wife Diane was threatening suicide and he tried to stop her when the gun went off. "They still have to prove that his version of events didn't happen, and they're going to have a hard time doing that unless they get some other pieces of evidence."
Ward has a pre-trial hearing set for February 3rd.
PDF: FDLE REPORT
http://wdbo.com/common/pdf/orlando/ward1-26-10.pdf
Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/01/wdbo-exclusive-no-gunshot-resi.html
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Posted: 4:23 pm EST January 28, 2010
Updated: 4:33 pm EST January 28, 2010
<snipped>
Eyewitness News is analyzing a new document (read it) in the Isleworth millionaire murder case. The document, on FDLE letterhead, claims that Bob Ward had no gunshot residue on his hands.
Ward is accused of shooting and killing his wife last year. The letter Eyewitness News obtained is signed by a senior crime analyst at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It shows there was no evidence of gunshot residue on Ward’s hands or anywhere else.
“This is certainly a plus for the defense,” WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer said.
But Sheaffer said it isn't good enough for Bob Ward to beat the second-degree murder charges against him. After all, when he was arrested in September for shooting and killing his wife in their Isleworth mansion he had blood on the back of his shirt, his pants and shoes.
Even the letter from FDLE explains why investigators may not have found gunshot residue on Bob Ward, saying it might have been removed or the gun used did not contain the elements necessary to identify gunshot residue.
“It could've been contaminated with other debris that didn't allow the sample to be properly analyzed, the ammunition,” Sheaffer said.
PDF DOCUMENT: FDLE Letter On Gunshot Residue
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22368943/detail.html
VIDEO REPORT: FDLE Document Shows No Gunshot Residue On Murder Suspect
http://www.wftv.com/video/22369947/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22368873/detail.html
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WDBO Exclusive: No gunshot residue on Bob Ward
January 27, 2010 4:52 PM
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The FDLE report shows that Bob Ward did not have gunshot residue on his hands, or anywhere else.
"I think this is certainly good news for the defense," says Orlando Defense Attorney Diana Tennis. She says it's not a get out of jail free card, but it certainly makes things more difficult for the prosecution.
Ward claims his wife Diane was threatening suicide and he tried to stop her when the gun went off. "They still have to prove that his version of events didn't happen, and they're going to have a hard time doing that unless they get some other pieces of evidence."
Ward has a pre-trial hearing set for February 3rd.
PDF: FDLE REPORT
http://wdbo.com/common/pdf/orlando/ward1-26-10.pdf
Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/01/wdbo-exclusive-no-gunshot-resi.html
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