who was the district attorney when michael gardner was killed

Why did the assistant U.S. attorney withdraw from the prosecution of the alleged gang members?

Anxiety about security reportedly pushed an assistant U.S. attorney in Houston to withdraw from the prosecution of the alleged gang members, the Dallas Morning News reported.

What gang is involved in the McLelland murders?

Authorities investigating the McLelland murders have released no motive for the shootings, but suspicion has fallen on a white power gang called the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. The gang's 4,000 members are active in the state's prisons, and are allegedly involved in drug dealing and prostitution.

How many times was Mike McLelland's wife shot?

The source also said that Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland’s wife was shot once — a revelation that conflicts with a search warrant affidavit filed by the Texas Rangers, and reported on by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The paper reported that each victim was shot multiple times.

Who is the state attorney for West Baltimore?

In Charm City, State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby became an instant hero in West Baltimore when she charged six officers with crimes including murder in the death of Freddie Gray. Meanwhile, on Staten Island, Daniel Donovan is celebrating his election to Congress.

Is there a national debate on criminal justice?

There's a national debate going on about criminal justice—it's hard to argue with that. But although the tragic incidents that have spurred that national debate are often grouped together, their consequences are playing out very differently on the ground. Take Baltimore and Staten Island.

Did the grand jury indict Garner?

In the event, the grand jury opted not to indict. On the trail, though, the Garner case barely factored—despite predictions that Donovan's quest for the seat would inflame tensions. When he spoke about the case, Donovan defended his record, saying he had handled it carefully. Mostly, however, it wasn't an issue at all.

Who represented the plaintiff in the Pheasant Ridge v. Town of Burlington case?

Michael represented the plaintiff, a major real estate company, in the first and only case in the history of Massachusetts to succeed in overturning an eminent domain taking on the ground of municipal bad faith. See, Pheasant Ridge Ltd. Partnership v. Town of Burlington, 399 Mass. 771, 506 N.E. 2d 1152.

What was Michael's client's claim in the bankruptcy case?

Michael’s client was a secured creditor and is the largest office tower owner and developer in the United States. At the close of Michael’s presentation of evidence in the trial, the debtor agreed to pay Michael’s client $679 million, allowing the client to realize a return of more than double its cash investment in less than 10 months. See, In re Fort Hill Square Associates, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts, Docket Nos. 04-13855, 04-13857.

How much did Michael win in the case of Energy Capital Partners?

After a six-week trial in the Federal Court of Claims in Washington, DC, Michael won a verdict for $8.8 million against the United States, the largest verdict for lost profits damages for a new venture ever awarded against the government. See, Energy Capital Partners v. United States, 47 Fed. Cl. 382, affirmed 302 F.2d 1314.

Who was the district attorney in 1994 when Matthews and Berkheiser were killed?

Former U.S. Rep. Thomas A. Marino, who was district attorney in 1994 when Matthews and Berkheiser were killed, said he hopes Gardner will be successful.

Who is the district attorney for the murders of Gail Matthews and Tamara Berkheiser?

District Attorney Ryan C. Gardner has announced he is reopening the investigation into the 1994 murders of Gail Matthews, 23, and Tamara Berkheiser, 5.

How long was Kramer in jail?

Kramer, now 54, was charged in 1998 and 2002 with killing Matthews and Berkheiser in their side of a Center Street double house. He spent a total of 33 months in jail without bail but never tried.

When did Dinges tell Anderson he was dropping the prosecution?

He was held for court. but Dinges told Anderson in March 2004 that he was dropping the prosecution and the judge told Kramer “you’re a free man.” There is no statue to limitations on homicide, however.

When did Marino get permission to impanel a grand jury?

Marino had gotten court permission to impanel a grand jury in 1996 to investigate the double homicide and two other killings.