Judge's order hints at trouble for Collins' defense in insider trading case

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Source: Buffalo News

(Judge) Broderick said he was keeping that opinion under seal for the time being because it refers to evidence that was redacted or filed under court seal. But he also wrote that at an status conference in the case this Thursday, Collins' lawyers should be prepared to discuss whether they plan to appeal the judge's decisions on pretrial motions.

Collins wouldn't have to appeal if the judge ruled in his favor.

In either case, the judge's comment indicates that he might not have much sympathy for the defense's key argument: that prosecutors violated Collins' rights under the Constitution's speech or debate clause. That constitutional clause aims to protect federal lawmakers from improper pressure or interference from the other branches of the government.

Read more: https://buffalonews.com/2019/09/10/judges-order-hints-at-trouble-for-collins-defense-team/

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It’s not looking good for Collins in SDNY.

[pangaia]

1. i'm in his district,

a district that was gerrymandered all to hell by repubs. collins is almost as stupid as trump and just as crooked.

in 2018 nate mcmurray ALMOST beat him.. ALMOST.. the DNC would not support nate for a good deal of the campaign, schumer was against him, while trying to get someone else to run who didn't even want to run.

nate is running again ! he's a good guy, lived in seoul for a while, his wife is south korean, he speaks korean, chinese and a few other languages.. etc etc....

vote nate !!!

[Stuart G]

3. Thank You for information on Nate McMurry.. I hope Nate wins.

[Stuart G]

2. This is about ...Chris Collins a representative from New York State.....Link from Buffalo News:

https://buffalonews.com/2019/09/10/judges-order-hints-at-trouble-for-collins-defense-team/


WASHINGTON – The judge in the insider trading case against Rep. Chris Collins has made his biggest decision in the case so far this year, and while the judge kept that decision a secret for now, a bare-bones order he filed publicly appears to bode badly for the Republican lawmaker from Clarence.

In an order issued Friday and made public Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Vernon S. Broderick said that he had finished his opinion on two defense motions that aim to force prosecutors to turn over more evidence in the case.
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Here is some interesting information on this fellow:

Christopher Carl Collins is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 27th congressional district since 2013. Collins was the first sitting U.S. Representative to endorse Donald Trump for President of the United States, and he served on Trump's presidential transition team.

[PatSeg]

4. Thank you

[Omaha Steve]

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