((HT: MyFoxBoston))
Prosecutors describe a cab driver form suburban Boston, Khairullozhon Matanov, as a friend of the Tsarnaev brothers- who are suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. Matanov is accused of obstructing the bombing investigation.
They also maintained in court this morning that Matanov sent thousands of dollars overseas under six different names and may have helped out the Tsarnaev brothers before the bombings. The indictment against Matanov says that the state believes he “knowingly altered, destroyed, concealed, and covered up records, documents, and tangible objects, specifically, information on his computer, with the intent to impede, obstruct, and influence an investigation.”
Matanov pleaded not guilty in federal court today to charges of making false statements to investigators, and destroying, altering, and falsifying documents. His next appearance in court is July 15th.
Here's discussion during the proceeding from Boston
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Prosecutors argued that Matanov was a "flight risk" and should be held in jail. Matanov's attorney said that he did not object to being held in jail because his client has nowhere to live and doesn't have his own transportation.
The full indictment can be seen here, thanks to our friends at boston.com
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Monday, November 25, 2013
4 More Charged In Steubenville Rape Case
((HT: WTRF-TV))
The Steubenville High rape case continues to gather depth as four more individuals have been arrested in association with the case where Steubenville football players recorded a rape a 16-year-old on their camera phones, shuttled it around on social media, and were part of a conspiracy to make sure no charges were filed in and around the football team.
Two players, Ma'Lik Richmond and Trent Mays, were convicted in the case and now four more individuals are up on charges after a grand jury investigation. Richmond was convicted of rape and sentenced to a year as a juvenile. Mays was convicted of rape and of using his phone to take a picture of the girl.
He was sentenced to two years in juvenile detention.
A special grand jury had investigated whether coaches and/or school administrators knew of the rape allegation, but failed to report that they knew- and exactly just how much they knew.
Here's the initial results brought forth...
Steubenville City Schools Superintendent Michael McVey has been indicted on five counts:
One count of tampering with evidence - a third degree felony
Two Counts of obstructing justice - a fifth degree felony
One count of falsification, a first degree misdemeanor
One count of obstructing official business, a second degree misdemeanor
McVey could face up to 7 years and 270 days in prison.
The second person is Lynnett Gorman- the principal of West Elementary in Steubenville- was charged with failure to report child abuse, a fourth degree misdemeanor. Gorman could face up to 30 days in jail.
The third is Seth Fluharty- wrestling coach and special education teacher at Steubenville High. He was also charged with failure to report child abuse. Fluharty could serve up to the same 30 day sentence.
The fourth is Matthew Bellardine, a former volunteer coach for the football team, who faces four charges including:
Underage persons offenses concerning ("beer or intoxicating liquor") - a first degree misdemeanor
Obstructing Official Business - a second degree misdemeanor
Falsification - a first degree misdemeanor
Contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a child - a first degree misdemeanor
Bellardine could serve up to 1 year and 265 days in jail.
Here's the press conference in full with Ohio AG Mike DeWine
WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling Steubenville
Here's the press release on the findings of the grand jury...
The Steubenville High rape case continues to gather depth as four more individuals have been arrested in association with the case where Steubenville football players recorded a rape a 16-year-old on their camera phones, shuttled it around on social media, and were part of a conspiracy to make sure no charges were filed in and around the football team.
Two players, Ma'Lik Richmond and Trent Mays, were convicted in the case and now four more individuals are up on charges after a grand jury investigation. Richmond was convicted of rape and sentenced to a year as a juvenile. Mays was convicted of rape and of using his phone to take a picture of the girl.
He was sentenced to two years in juvenile detention.
A special grand jury had investigated whether coaches and/or school administrators knew of the rape allegation, but failed to report that they knew- and exactly just how much they knew.
Here's the initial results brought forth...
Steubenville City Schools Superintendent Michael McVey has been indicted on five counts:
One count of tampering with evidence - a third degree felony
Two Counts of obstructing justice - a fifth degree felony
One count of falsification, a first degree misdemeanor
One count of obstructing official business, a second degree misdemeanor
McVey could face up to 7 years and 270 days in prison.
The second person is Lynnett Gorman- the principal of West Elementary in Steubenville- was charged with failure to report child abuse, a fourth degree misdemeanor. Gorman could face up to 30 days in jail.
The third is Seth Fluharty- wrestling coach and special education teacher at Steubenville High. He was also charged with failure to report child abuse. Fluharty could serve up to the same 30 day sentence.
The fourth is Matthew Bellardine, a former volunteer coach for the football team, who faces four charges including:
Underage persons offenses concerning ("beer or intoxicating liquor") - a first degree misdemeanor
Obstructing Official Business - a second degree misdemeanor
Falsification - a first degree misdemeanor
Contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a child - a first degree misdemeanor
Bellardine could serve up to 1 year and 265 days in jail.
Here's the press conference in full with Ohio AG Mike DeWine
WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling Steubenville
Here's the press release on the findings of the grand jury...
Sunday, October 27, 2013
ICYMI: Cards Win Game 3 Of World Series on Obstruction Call
Okay, we kind of wish we stayed up or at least had the World Series on the television last night after reading about this.
Game 3 of the World Series ended Saturday night in a way unlike any other---ever.
The St. Louis Cardinals walked away with a 5-4, bottom of the 9th victory, when Allen Craig was awarded home plate after 3rd base umpire Jim Joyce ruled he was obstructed.
Ironically, he may very well have scored when Jarrod Saltalamacchia's throw sailed over 3rd baseman Will Middlebrooks head, but Craig and Middlebrooks got tangled up as Craig slid to beat the throw.
That's when the chaos ensued. Craig (who's fighting a foot injury), limped towards home plate as fast as he could, but didn't beat the throw home.
It didn't matter. Joyce had made his call, and according to the MLB Rule Book as long as he made a concerted effort to advance, he would be ruled safte.
That's what happened.
We'd show you the highlights, but really, this was the only highlight that mattered:
Game 3 of the World Series ended Saturday night in a way unlike any other---ever.
The St. Louis Cardinals walked away with a 5-4, bottom of the 9th victory, when Allen Craig was awarded home plate after 3rd base umpire Jim Joyce ruled he was obstructed.
Ironically, he may very well have scored when Jarrod Saltalamacchia's throw sailed over 3rd baseman Will Middlebrooks head, but Craig and Middlebrooks got tangled up as Craig slid to beat the throw.
That's when the chaos ensued. Craig (who's fighting a foot injury), limped towards home plate as fast as he could, but didn't beat the throw home.
It didn't matter. Joyce had made his call, and according to the MLB Rule Book as long as he made a concerted effort to advance, he would be ruled safte.
That's what happened.
We'd show you the highlights, but really, this was the only highlight that mattered:
Friday, June 21, 2013
Aaron Hernandez Day 4: And Now, It's Official...There's A Warrant
Long rumored, an arrest warrant has now been filed on Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez for his alleged involvement in the murder of 27-year-old semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd.
The warrant for obstruction of justice charges is tied to there being apparent video evidence of Hernandez and two other men wearing hooded sweatshirts walking into Hernandez's home after neighbors heard gunshots early Tuesday morning. Sources told MyFoxBoston that the gunshots were not reported to police immediately after they were heard in the neighborhood. Lloyd was murdered about a mile from Hernandez's home. Police are still searching the crime scene for evidence and are also looking for other evidence that they feel may assist them in their case.
About an hour before the time frame that the gunshots were heard and/or fired, Hernandez was seen on video walking into his home. He was also seen at Lloyd's home before being at his own home early Tuesday.
Here's the latest from our friends at MyFoxBoston
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Obstruction of justice carries up to a five year sentence in the state of Massachusetts.
The source of the videos was not immediately clear, according to the Boston Globe.
“He was killed where they found the body,” a law enforcement official told the paper. “He was shot multiple times.”
The warrant for obstruction of justice charges is tied to there being apparent video evidence of Hernandez and two other men wearing hooded sweatshirts walking into Hernandez's home after neighbors heard gunshots early Tuesday morning. Sources told MyFoxBoston that the gunshots were not reported to police immediately after they were heard in the neighborhood. Lloyd was murdered about a mile from Hernandez's home. Police are still searching the crime scene for evidence and are also looking for other evidence that they feel may assist them in their case.
About an hour before the time frame that the gunshots were heard and/or fired, Hernandez was seen on video walking into his home. He was also seen at Lloyd's home before being at his own home early Tuesday.
Here's the latest from our friends at MyFoxBoston
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Obstruction of justice carries up to a five year sentence in the state of Massachusetts.
The source of the videos was not immediately clear, according to the Boston Globe.
“He was killed where they found the body,” a law enforcement official told the paper. “He was shot multiple times.”
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Spanier Arraigned In Sandusky Case
((HT: WHP-TV))
Graham Spanier, the former president at Penn State appeared in court today facing charges from his alleged involvement in the Jerry Sandusky scandal. He didn't speak to the media. Spanier's attorney, Elizabeth Ainslie, spoke for the both of them on the charges:
“It is absolutely ridiculous. Dr. Spanier was never given a chance to speak to this grand jury to give his side of the story and we look forward to the chance to present his side of the story in the future.”
Here is Spanier walking into court not answering questions...
Spanier was arraigned on charges of:
Endangering the Welfare of Children
Perjury
Obstruction
Criminal Conspiracy, and
Failure to report child abuse
Bond was set at $125,000. But the bond is unsecured, there is no cost involved unless he doesn't show up for his next court date of November 16th. Spanier was also told to forfeit his passport and that he can't leave the state of Pennsylvania.
More when we know more...
Graham Spanier, the former president at Penn State appeared in court today facing charges from his alleged involvement in the Jerry Sandusky scandal. He didn't speak to the media. Spanier's attorney, Elizabeth Ainslie, spoke for the both of them on the charges:
“It is absolutely ridiculous. Dr. Spanier was never given a chance to speak to this grand jury to give his side of the story and we look forward to the chance to present his side of the story in the future.”
Here is Spanier walking into court not answering questions...
Spanier was arraigned on charges of:
Endangering the Welfare of Children
Perjury
Obstruction
Criminal Conspiracy, and
Failure to report child abuse
Bond was set at $125,000. But the bond is unsecured, there is no cost involved unless he doesn't show up for his next court date of November 16th. Spanier was also told to forfeit his passport and that he can't leave the state of Pennsylvania.
More when we know more...
Thursday, November 1, 2012
DEVELOPING: Spanier Charged In Sandusky Case
((HT: WHP-TV))
The HQ figured we weren't far from this, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper is reporting that former Penn State President Graham Spanier has been charged in connection to the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
A source told the newspaper's Paula Reed Ward that Attorney General Linda Kelly will announce at a noon presser that Spanier is facing perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
**Update**--That source was correct.
Spanier was forced to resign a year ago because of what went down...
The comprehensive report sanctioned by the school that former FBI Director Louis Freeh released said that Spanier knew about Sandusky and his history on campus, but he (Spanier) consulted with other university officials to cover the accusations up... which, of course, he and his lawyers deny.
WHTM TV in Harrisburg, PA gives us the Attorney General's press conference: abc27 WHTM
From the Reed Ward piece:
Mr. Spanier said he never knew any details about the 2001 incident, and that at the time he was simply given a "heads-up" that others in his administration were dealing with Sandusky for engaging in "horseplay" in the shower.
The day before Mr. Spanier made those statements to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, attorneys on his defense team characterized the Freeh report as a "blundering and indefensible indictment." Further, they said they didn't believe the state attorney general had a "scintilla of evidence" that could support charges similar to those faced by Mr. Schultz and Penn State athletic director Tim Curley.
Spanier's attorney released a video taped statement. (Thanks WHP-TV):
The HQ figured we weren't far from this, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper is reporting that former Penn State President Graham Spanier has been charged in connection to the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
A source told the newspaper's Paula Reed Ward that Attorney General Linda Kelly will announce at a noon presser that Spanier is facing perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
**Update**--That source was correct.
Spanier was forced to resign a year ago because of what went down...
The comprehensive report sanctioned by the school that former FBI Director Louis Freeh released said that Spanier knew about Sandusky and his history on campus, but he (Spanier) consulted with other university officials to cover the accusations up... which, of course, he and his lawyers deny.
WHTM TV in Harrisburg, PA gives us the Attorney General's press conference: abc27 WHTM
From the Reed Ward piece:
Mr. Spanier said he never knew any details about the 2001 incident, and that at the time he was simply given a "heads-up" that others in his administration were dealing with Sandusky for engaging in "horseplay" in the shower.
The day before Mr. Spanier made those statements to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, attorneys on his defense team characterized the Freeh report as a "blundering and indefensible indictment." Further, they said they didn't believe the state attorney general had a "scintilla of evidence" that could support charges similar to those faced by Mr. Schultz and Penn State athletic director Tim Curley.
Spanier's attorney released a video taped statement. (Thanks WHP-TV):
Monday, September 24, 2012
Abraham Busted For Not Cooperating With Police
This is a bit of a developing story, but here's what we know...
From the police report as Falcons DE John Abraham (pictured, thanks Atlanta Police Department) was arrested earlier this evening:
On 09-24-2012 around 6:30pm officers responded to 361 17th St regarding a female threatening to jump from one of the floors. Upon arrival Atlanta Police Officers and Atlanta Firefighters began moving people away from the area and also put of crime scene tape to restrict people from entering into the area. Mr. John Abraham entered into the taped off scene and was confronted by an Atlanta Firefighter who repeatedly ordered him to leave the scene. Mr. Abraham refused to leave and nearby officers had to respond to Mr. Abraham’s location. The officers also ordered Mr. Abraham to leave and he again refused and insisted on continuing further into the scene. Officers then took Mr. Abraham into custody. He was transported to Fulton County Jail and charged with Obstruction of Firefighters and Obstruction of Police Officers (both misdemeanor charges).
The larger questions are:
1) The relationship between Abraham, if one, and the woman threatening to jump...
2) The motive for the jumper and,
3) Why Abraham refused to leave...
"We are aware of the news regarding John Abraham,” the Falcons said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and we will have no further comment at this time.”
More when we know more...
On 09-24-2012 around 6:30pm officers responded to 361 17th St regarding a female threatening to jump from one of the floors. Upon arrival Atlanta Police Officers and Atlanta Firefighters began moving people away from the area and also put of crime scene tape to restrict people from entering into the area. Mr. John Abraham entered into the taped off scene and was confronted by an Atlanta Firefighter who repeatedly ordered him to leave the scene. Mr. Abraham refused to leave and nearby officers had to respond to Mr. Abraham’s location. The officers also ordered Mr. Abraham to leave and he again refused and insisted on continuing further into the scene. Officers then took Mr. Abraham into custody. He was transported to Fulton County Jail and charged with Obstruction of Firefighters and Obstruction of Police Officers (both misdemeanor charges).
The larger questions are:
1) The relationship between Abraham, if one, and the woman threatening to jump...
2) The motive for the jumper and,
3) Why Abraham refused to leave...
"We are aware of the news regarding John Abraham,” the Falcons said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and we will have no further comment at this time.”
More when we know more...
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