GUILTY OR - Mark Dribin, 42, Portland, 02 July 1999 *Christopher Charles Lovrien sentenced*

[LinasK]

Ken left me a message, wasn't able to talk to him this afternoon. The outcome of this hearing was that Lovrien decided to represent himself, and attorney Goody will only be there in an advisory capacity. Lovrien stated that he wanted a speedy trial, yet he wants to leisurely peruse the discovery documents, of which there are thousands of pages. So we'll see if we are still on for a January trial date...

 

[LinasK]

But wait, there's more...

 

[Red Clover]

But wait, there's more...View attachment 467496

This guy. The judge? The dna?

 

[LinasK]

This guy. The judge? The dna?

Incredible isn't he? He'd probably like all the evidence thrown out. I will call Ken back this evening and make sure that he knows about this update.

 

[LinasK]

A whole bunch of new notations, and a case management hearing tomorrow:

 

[LinasK]

 

[LinasK]

 

[LinasK]

I think that this is a new hearing scheduled on their motion to supress the DNA evidence. I'll try to call Ken later to see if he knows more about this morning's hearing:

 

[LinasK]

Okay, so just got off the phone with Ken. Today's hearing sounds encouraging. Apparently the judge overseeing today's hearing was the trial judge Ramras, and he didn't recuse himself at Lovrien's request, so that motion literally struck out. Next, after firing both lawyers Simrin and Goody, and deciding to represent himself, Lovrien also tried to fire attorney Goody as a legal advisor. The judge refused to allow that (wise, so that he doesn't have ineffective counsel as a basis for appeal). Both judges Ramras and Albrecht- the female one- appear to be catching on to Lovrien's manuevers. They are getting fed up with his numerous delays and firing attorneys. Judge Ramras apparently read him the riot act for representing himself and told him they'd still hold the trial anyways. Lovrien appeared articulate and intelligent according to Ken, but still claimed that he needed a year or more to read 1,700 pages of discovery. Another reason to delay, which would also push back his 2nd trial. The judge and prosecution both seemed to recognize that my family has been waiting over 20 years for justice. The murder charges (and dismemberment in the other case) in both cases will take priority over the felon in charge of a gun possession charges. So it seems like they will grant him the motion to dismiss the DNA hearing on 1/4/24, but it's unlikely he will prevail on the motion, and for now they want to proceed with the scheduled trial date this coming January.

 

[Niner]

So @LinasK - is there still a motions hearing 1/4/24?

 

[LinasK]

So @LinasK - is there still a motions hearing 1/4/24?

The site appears to be down for the weekend, but yes afaik, it's scheduled for 1/4/24. This is Lovrien's motion to get the DNA evidence thrown out.

 

[LinasK]

Still trying....

 

[LinasK]

There's a new hearing scheduled on 12/27 @2pm on his motion to try to get Legal Advisor Goody removed. It'll be Judge Albrecht hearing the motion.

 

[LinasK]

Looks like he filed a bunch more motions:

 

[LinasK]

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, December 27th:
*Motions Hearing (Mark’s case) (@ 2pm PT) - OR – Mark Jeffrey Dribin (42) (last seen July 3, 1999, Portland, reported missing July 6, 1999; has not been found) - *Christopher Charles Lovrien (32 @ time of crime/52/now 56) indicted (4/30/20), arrested (5/4/20 by U.S. Marshalls), charged (5/4/20) & arraigned (5/5/20) with 2nd degree murder, 1st degree abuse of a corpse & 3 counts of being a felon in possession of firearms. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Forensic Genetic Genealogy match.
*OR – Kenneth Lee Griffin (53) (last seen Feb. 1, 2020 & reported missing on Feb. 2, 2020, Portland, found May 19, 2020 in Lovrien’s shed) - *Christopher Charles Lovrien (51 @ time of crime/52/now 56) charged (3/10/21), indicted (4/30/20), re-indicted (3/10/21) & arraigned (3/11/21) with 2nd degree murder, 1st degree abuse of a corpse & 6 counts of being a felon in possession of firearms. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 7/31/23. Cases have been severed.
Dribin Trial set to begin on 1/29/24.
Judge Christopher Ramras presiding. Dep. DA Kirsten M. Snowden & Margaret Burgess.
Griffin Trial set to begin on 4/8/24.
Judge Christopher Ramras presiding. Dep. DA Kirsten M. Snowden & Margaret Burgess.
Dribin: Court info from 5/5/20 thru 10/23/23 & Griffin: Court info from 3/16/21 thru 9/13/23 reference post #720 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...2-portland-02-july-1999-arrest.153627/page-36
11/27/23 Update: Dribin: Motion-attorney withdrawal. 12/7/23 Docket Update: Cover letter for filings. Request for discovery index. Notice of continued sub-adequate representation. Substitution of attorney hearing on 12/11/23 @ 2pm. A further proceedings hearing on 1/19/24 @ 9am.
12/11/23 Update: The outcome of this hearing was that Lovrien decided to represent himself, and attorney Goody will only be there in an advisory capacity. Lovrien stated that he wanted a speedy trial, yet he wants to leisurely peruse the discovery documents, of which there are thousands of pages. Docket update: Notice of self representation. Motion for Change of Judge. Affidavit to support of motion to change judge. Renewed motion to suppress DNA evidence. With certificate of service. Coming up further proceedings hearing on 1/19/24.
12/12/23: Order-Court Protective sealing FTR records. Order. K. Goody & A. Simrin are removed as defense attorneys. K. Goody is appointed as Legal Advisor. Order-Denial on Motion to remove Judge Ramras. Notice -Role of Legal Advisor. Waiver-Counsel-Substituting attorney. Next case management hearing on 12/14/23 @ 8:30am & motions hearing on 1/4/24 @ 9am re Defense motion to suppress-DNA evidence; transport requested.\ 12/14/23 Update: Case management hearing see post #729 page 37. 12/15/23 Update: Order. 12/18/23: Motion for continuance. Motion to remove Legal Advisor. 12/21/23 Update: A new hearing scheduled on 12/27/23 @ 2pm on his motion to try to get Legal Advisor Goody removed. It'll be Judge Albrecht hearing the motion. 12/26/23 Update: Motion to change Judge. Motion for provision of legal aid resources. Affidavit-in support of Motion to remove Judge. Defendant's request for discovery index. Demurrer to Counts 1-3.

 

[LinasK]

I was hoping to have an update on today's hearing, but that didn't happen so hopefully I'll know something more in a day or two...

 

[Niner]

So - updating my sheets - and will put this on 1/4/24 for the motions hearings @ 9am.

 

[LinasK]

So - updating my sheets - and will put this on 1/4/24 for the motions hearings @9am.

Wednesday's hearing was held, but I don't know the outcome. I'm waiting to hear from Ken on it. There was a chance that I could watch it, but I had the wrong link...

 

[LinasK]

Oh here we go, just looked!