GUILTY MI - Jane Bashara, 56, dies in contract killing, Grosse Pointe Park, 25 Jan 2012 #2

[ScubaTwinn]

Am I understanding this correctly? Griem issued investigative subpoenas in the case “People vs. Robert Bashara” when defense lawyers cannot, only prosecutors can and there were no pending charges against Mr. Bashara at the time, nor was a case number on them.

Then HE asks a higher court to intercede because he doesn't like the Prosecution using investigative supoenas? Really?

 

[Darkman00]

Something like that, Scuba... lol

 

[Darkman00]

Lawyer predicts Bashara could soon be charged in wife's murder

Posted: Jul 10, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 10, 2012 4:30 PM CDT

By Amy Lange

DETROIT (WJBK) -
"Criminal charges are forthcoming in regards to the death of Jane Bashara," David Griem said Tuesday.

Bob Bashara's attorney is predicting his client could be charged very soon. This after reports that a second mental evaluation has found confessed hit man Joe Gentz is competent to stand trial. That clears the way for a plea deal with prosecutors and possible murder and conspiracy charges against Bashara for the strangulation of his wife, Jane, back in January.

"Joe Gentz gets one of these (slaps his wrist) and testifies in return against Bob Bashara," said Griem. "I'm not sure they need Joe Gentz like they needed him originally because of the second case."

That second case has Bashara already locked up accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill alleged hit man Joe Gentz in jail, all allegedly captured in an audio recording.

"Allegedly he paid somebody $2,000 to somehow infiltrate the Wayne County Jail," Griem said. "The evidence will show that the prosecution snitch approached Bob Bashara."

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More at the Source: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/1...bashara-could-soon-be-charged-in-wifes-murder

 

[seattlechiquita]

I wasn't able to watch BB's arraignment. Is it available online somewhere?

 

[Darkman00]

Joe Gentz Competency Exam to be Held Wednesday

The handyman charged in the January strangulation death of Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane E. Bashara will have a competency exam Wednesday before 36th District Court Judge Kenneth J. King.

By Edward Cardenas, the author, 11:54 am

A second competency hearing for the handyman who worked for Bob Bashara has been rescheduled for Wednesday in 36th District Court before Chief Judge Kenneth J. King.

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Read the rest at the Source: http://grossepointe.patch.com/articles/joe-gentz-competency-exam-to-be-held-wednesday

 

[Darkman00]

I wasn't able to watch BB's arraignment. Is it available online somewhere?

It was at couple of other places as well ... but you can watch it HERE:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...ges/-/1719314/15324044/-/556cvoz/-/index.html

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[seattlechiquita]

Thanks much Darkman. Looking forward hanging out here until justice for Jane comes. :grouphug:

 

[Darkman00]

Bob Bashara's arrest: Tale of the tapes

Bob Bashara's attorney David Griem plays potential evidence for his client

Author: Hank Winchester, Local 4 Reporter
Published On: Jul 10 2012 07:07:48 PM EDT

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WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. -
Bob Bashara, David Griem and the tapes. For the first time, the Local 4 Defenders are learning Bob Bashara heard the audio evidence - the recorded conversations between himself and an alleged middleman who was secretly working with police.
Attorney David Griem obtained the potential evidence and played the audio for his client Tuesday inside the Wayne County Jail.
The audio is a key piece of evidence as pros work to show Bob Bashara allegedly wanted handyman Joe Gentz killed.

Sources tell the Local 4 Defenders Bob Bashara was captured on tape talking with at least 2 different people. In one exchange he allegedly revealed he's frustrated with the police investigation and is upset with Joe Gentz. In another alleged exchange, Bashara laid out the plan by talking money and exactly how to take Gentz out.
Bashara&#8217;s attorney confirms the tapes exist but has said his client wasn&#8217;t ordering a hit. He says Bashara was misunderstood and he believes the evidence will show the conversations were taken out of context.

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Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...pes/-/1719314/15469580/-/uuxblgz/-/index.html

 

[Darkman00]

Bashara attorney loses appeal; Gentz&#8217;s mental competency subject of court hearing

By Mitch Hotts
mitch.hotts@macombdaily.com

Posted: 07/10/12 09:29 pm

Bob Bashara&#8217;s attorney on Tuesday lost an appeal to have a higher court oversee his attempts to limit prosecutors&#8217; use of investigative subpoenas and today will learn if the man charged in the death of Bashara&#8217;s wife is mentally competent to stand trial.

Both moves could impact Bashara&#8217;s bid for freedom as he remains jailed on charges of trying to hire a hitman to kill Joe Gentz, the sole defendant charged so far in the strangulation of Jane Bashara.

In a decision announced Tuesday, the Michigan Court of Appeals has denied a motion filed by Bashara defense attorney Dave Griem for superintending control.

However, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County Prosecutor&#8217;s Office said the motion has been sealed by the court and the parties are not allowed to discuss its substance.

The ruling simply stated: &#8220;The Court orders that the complaint for superintending control is denied.&#8221; It was signed by Presiding Judge Michael Talbot.

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Gentz is due Wednesday afternoon in 36th District Court in Detroit where he is expected to be found mentally competent for trial. A previous exam ordered by the court found he was able to understand the charges against him. The second exam was requested by his court-appointed defense attorney Susan Reed.

If Gentz is found competent, Reed is expected to resume plea bargain negotiations with the prosecutor&#8217;s office.

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More at the Source: http://www.macombdaily.com/article/...ncy-subject-of-court-hearing&pager=full_story

 

[Darkman00]

July 11, 2012 at 1:00 am
Hearing today for Bashara suspect

Court to discuss review saying Gentz is fit to stand trial

By Christine Ferretti
The Detroit News

Detroit&#8212; A competency hearing is expected Wednesday for the handyman charged in the strangulation death of a Grosse Pointe Park woman, days after his attorney revealed that an independent mental review deemed him competent to stand trial.

Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey is expected to appear before 36th District Chief Judge Kenneth King at 1:30 p.m. to discuss competency findings for Joseph Gentz.

The St. Clair Shores man is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy in the January death of Jane Bashara. Gentz has claimed Jane Bashara's husband, Robert, promised him money and a car to commit the killing.

Gentz's attorney, Susan Reed, on Monday confirmed the findings of a court-sanctioned independent evaluation. She could not be reached Tuesday.

A previous review conducted by doctors at the state forensic center also found Gentz competent.

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Bashara's lawyer, David Griem, denies those charges and says his client claims it was a setup.

Griem Tuesday said it's "absolutely no surprise to anyone" that Gentz has been found competent on the second evaluation.

Griem said the competency issue is a "charade" being put on by Reed and prosecutors to buy time to negotiate a plea resolution and to bolster Gentz's credibility and believability with two reports declaring him competent.

"They have a friendly relationship in that regard&#8230;both sides are pointing their guns at Robert Bashara," Griem said.

Griem added he's certain his client will be charged in connection Jane Bashara's killing.

"It's just a question of when," he said.

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More at the source from The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120711/METRO01/207110352/Hearing-today-Bashara-suspect

 

[Darkman00]

Bob Bashara's lawyer loses bid to curb use of subpoenas that force witnesses to talk

July 11, 2012

By Joe Swickard
Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

Bob Bashara's attorney lost his bid Tuesday to rein in the use of investigative subpoenas by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

In a terse one-line order, the Michigan Court of Appeals denied attorney David Griem's request for an order of superintending control.

"I'm not surprised," Griem said Tuesday. "It's very difficult to get any type of relief with the Michigan Court of Appeals in any criminal case."

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A hearing on Gentz's mental competency to stand trial is scheduled for today in 36th District Court in Detroit. If he is found competent, it would enable his lawyer Susan Reed to open the door for negotiations with prosecutors.

Gentz, charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy, faces a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted. Cooperation could lead to a lesser charge and a sentence carrying at least the possibility of parole.

Griem said he can't challenge the findings on Gentz's mental status.

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More at the Source: http://www.freep.com/article/201207...use-of-subpoenas-that-force-witnesses-to-talk

 

[Bravo]

Bob Bashara's arrest: Tale of the tapes

Bob Bashara's attorney David Griem plays potential evidence for his client

Author: Hank Winchester, Local 4 Reporter
Published On: Jul 10 2012 07:07:48 PM EDT

---- TEXT & VIDEO (2:51) ----

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. -
Bob Bashara, David Griem and the tapes. For the first time, the Local 4 Defenders are learning Bob Bashara heard the audio evidence - the recorded conversations between himself and an alleged middleman who was secretly working with police.
Attorney David Griem obtained the potential evidence and played the audio for his client Tuesday inside the Wayne County Jail.
The audio is a key piece of evidence as pros work to show Bob Bashara allegedly wanted handyman Joe Gentz killed.

Sources tell the Local 4 Defenders Bob Bashara was captured on tape talking with at least 2 different people. In one exchange he allegedly revealed he's frustrated with the police investigation and is upset with Joe Gentz. In another alleged exchange, Bashara laid out the plan by talking money and exactly how to take Gentz out.
Bashara’s attorney confirms the tapes exist but has said his client wasn’t ordering a hit. He says Bashara was misunderstood and he believes the evidence will show the conversations were taken out of context.

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Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...pes/-/1719314/15469580/-/uuxblgz/-/index.html

LMAO well of course ole bob once again misunderstood :floorlaugh: I cant wait to hear what his plan was to take Joe out from the inside :floorlaugh:

 

[Darkman00]

Maybe he wanted to take Joe out on a supervisied field trip, or something...

P.S.
I am leaving soon ... - so won't be here to report on 1:30 pm "court events"

 

[Bravo]

Caught a blurb that todays 1:30 EST Hearing will be available live online. Will post a link closer to when the banner is up.

 

[Bravo]

Maybe he wanted to take Joe out on a supervisied field trip, or something...

P.S.
I am leaving soon ... - so won't be here to report on 1:30 pm "court events"

LMAO. Your reports will be missed. I should be here for a bit around that time.

 

[Bravo]

The only way i can see an inside hit is a Guard or Prisoner or both. Talk about Delusions of Grandeur :floorlaugh: Oh wait maybe bob thought he had soooo much power over Joe and Joe being of feeble mind he could convince Joe at a visit to kill himself. bob would settle up with him later :floorlaugh::floorlaugh::floorlaugh: Posted in jest of course since the facts dont fit.

 

[Darkman00]

Joe Gentz in court today for results of 2nd competency test results

Gentz charged in murder of Grosse Pointe Park mom Jane Bashara

Published On: Jul 09 2012 11:56:22 PM EDT Updated On: Jul 11 2012 06:20:53 AM EDT

DETROIT -
Handyman Joe Gentz will be back in court Wednesday for a formal hearing on the results of a second competency test.

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Local 4 legal expert Todd Flodd said Gentz could accept a deal where he testifies against Bob Bashara.

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More at the Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...ults/-/1719418/15457696/-/w4v03d/-/index.html

 

[Darkman00]

Paul W. Smith AUIDO, Podcast (8:26)

July 11, 2012

Larry Dubin

(July 11) - University Detroit Mercy legal expert Larry Dubin talks with Paul W. Smith about the latest developments in the Jane Bashara case.

Listen

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Source: WJR 760am​

 

[Bravo]

Per noon news. ClickonDetroit.com will carry the hearing live today at 1:30 EST. Thought i would post this in case i cant get back here.

 

[Bravo]

Take the Deal Joe :woohoo: (I'm confident one will be offered) Tick Tock bob lease: