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Rashbaum moves to withdraw from the case citing unable to obtain a new waiver from Charles’ appellate counsel.
I haven't seen anything that would rise to the level of disciplinary action. I noted the judge said he was charging the defense for the disruption of the trial. I'm not sure what expenses might be assessed, but if I were the defense I'd be more concerned with the enmity that has clearly been created with the judge.IANAL. Can the counsel now asking to withdraw from this case be cited for this conduct? And for the likely delay to result from it? How is this only a matter indicated at this point by this action in the court record today? Maybe it should be referred to FL Office of Disciplinary Council (or the FL state equivalent).
There seems to be some similar questionable conduct by another defendant Sarah Boone in a different Florida courtroom. Are there some judicial shortcomings there in Florida that need to be assessed? MOO
I saw on Steinbeck’s livestream that he technically was retained by DA before ever getting involved to represent CA.No surprise here. Rashbaum knew he never had a signed waiver from CA. He should have never been allowed to represent DA after he represented CA….as all of this is so intertwined.
moo
Yes, according to Professor Potuto ( Const Law Prof ) and Tally attorney Tim JansenExcuse the stupid question, but can Charlie plead the fifth if he's called as a rebuttal witness anyway?
I've enjoyed your contributions to the discussion and will look forward to your posts during the trial. This is a great community, and I look forward to the trial whenever it occurs.
Yes. He’s been Donna’s lawyer since 2016. He was retained by her. Charlie had separate counsel, Markus. In my opinion the conflict was created in 2022 when Markus withdrew and Rashbaum became Charlie’s lawyer. At that point, in my opinion, he should have made it clear that he could no longer represent Donna should she be arrested and tried. He did not do that, apparently, nor did he obtain a signed waiver of the obvious conflict from either Donna or Charlie once he was retained to represent Donna again.I saw on Steinbeck’s livestream that he technically was retained by DA before ever getting involved to represent CA.
If that’s the case (and I’ve got no reason to doubt Carl), what a tangled web…
And there goes your request for a speedy trial Donna. You should have not insisted on Rashbaum.BREAKING: Attorney Rashbaum is withdrawing as #DonnaAdelson's attorney!
TRIAL DELAYED! #DonnaAdelson loses her attorney. Co-counsel Alex Morris is not prepared to take over as lead counsel and judge is granting continuance.
Case management hearing scheduled for 10/15/24.
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Based on the video I'm wondering if DA has some sort of crush on DR and is thinking about never being able to see him again?Potuto is asked whether DR should be allowed to have any comms with Donna from hereon. Potuto says no, shouldn't be allowed basically -Tim J agrees on that
DR has repped her since August 2016. They certainly got close. He's a smooth talker..... like her sonBased on the video I'm wondering if DA has some sort of crush on DR and is thinking about never being able to see him again?
I guess that those communications between CA and DA via Rashbaum will be non existent going forward now.Potuto is asked whether DR should be allowed to have any comms with Donna from hereon. Potuto says no, shouldn't be allowed basically -Tim J agrees on that.
Got it!Was CA asked to sign the waiver and declined, or not asked at all? TIA
unfortunately nobody knows - except Dan & Charlie - the answer to the Q of whether Dan asked CA at any point after Dec 13 2023 through to last weekend.Was CA asked to sign the waiver and declined, or not asked at all? TIA