Let’s start by picking up from Sop’s last post on USA v Perdigao as the overview it provides is helpful even if you aren’t a new SLABBED reader – and because it appears now that Perdigao’s Motion to Authorize Issuance of Subpoenas Duces Tecum Pursuant to Rule 17(C) also marked a turning point in this case; and, if not that the Motion to Deposit Funds Held by U.S. Marshal Service in Interest-Bearing Account he filed the same day (9-25-08) or the two in combination.
Both motions contained a notice of hearing – and it’s important to note that Judge Fallon had recently granted motions filed by Perdigao despite motions in opposition filed by USA Letten:
Order granting Motion for Hearing on Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Certain Travel and and MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Certain Travel (issued 09/17/08) and Order granting Motion for Leave to File a reply memorandum (issued 9/18/08).
It’s also important to note the hearing granting the first order was held on the 22nd of September – and that it is Perdigao’s conduct at this hearing that the USA references in the Motion in limine he filed shortly thereafter. Hold onto these thoughts until we pick up the USA’s motion again as we move forward.
After the motions Perdigao filed on the 25th, we find he filed six more the next day (9-26-08 ): Continue reading “It's about time – Judge Fallon schedules hearings on Perdigao's motions: Part 2”