After blogging about the government's shenanigans and previously posting the defense's motion to dismiss for outrageous government misconduct, Gov't tapes defense attorneys, it's great to report that SDFL attorneys David Markus and Marc Seitles (a former LKK clerk) got acquittals on all 141 counts yesterday ending the prosecution of a doctor charged with over prescribing pain medication. See 3/13/09 SDFL blog here with my favorite excerpt here:
“This verdict restored my faith in our justice system,” said David O. Markus, one of Shaygan’s attorneys. “It shows win-at-all costs takes a back seat to justice.”
Marc Seitles and Robin Kaplan also represented the doctor.
Seitles was hollering “not guilty” outside the courtroom after the verdict was read in front of U.S. District Court Judge Alan S. Gold.
U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta has said the secret taping of Markus and a defense investigator was wrong, and Cronin and Hoffman violated office policy. The matter has been referred to Justice Department’s Office of Professional Regulation for review.
