tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post3179038992941780567..comments2023-09-05T02:12:57.445-04:00Comments on The Busman's Holiday: Crouching Lawyer, Hidden AttorneyBob Mayohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284393139608821650noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-26291343912827492432007-06-16T11:07:00.000-04:002007-06-16T11:07:00.000-04:00After reading the counter motion by Cyril Wecht's ...After reading the counter motion by Cyril Wecht's attorneys, it is clear that the motion by government representatives, Mary Beth Buchanan and Steve Stallings, is baseless. The motion is very direct in pointing out the lack of legal basis within the government's motion and the government's apparent attempt to smear the attorneys in the press.<BR/><BR/>Additionally, I strongly recommend that you read the appendix to Wecht's attorneys latest motion. Within a 50+ page letter from Governor Thornburgh (a former US Attorney General), Wecht's attorneys clearly outline the lack of basis for the original indictment and the known actions of the investigators which Wecht's attorneys allege are unethical. <BR/><BR/>All in all, the document is a very interesting view behind the curtain of Mary Beth Buchanan's office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-15085971843583909902007-06-13T06:44:00.000-04:002007-06-13T06:44:00.000-04:00How embarrassing. I typed it correctly 11 times, b...How embarrassing. I typed it correctly 11 times, but incorrectly five times. Thanks, dubvee 95. I've taken care of it.Bob Mayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284393139608821650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-64559245152832354542007-06-12T22:25:00.000-04:002007-06-12T22:25:00.000-04:00Why should Dr. Wecht take a plea deal for somethin...Why should Dr. Wecht take a plea deal for something he did not do? Also, per the links to articles above, I do not share your belief of Ms. Buchanan as being either a thoughtful or diligent prosecutor. I feel the court case of US vs. Wecht become contentious the day Mary Beth Buchanan utilized a press conference to accuse Dr. Wecht of trading corpses. See the video at the attached link: http://kdka.com/topstories/local_story_162211827.html<BR/><BR/>In the end, I agree that this case will be decided by a jury and a judge; however we are far from the end. By the time this case makes it to court, I fear that all connected (the prosecution, the defense, and the judge) will be damaged professionally through all parties (both prosecution and defense teams') collective actions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-10705025217756699692007-06-12T18:04:00.000-04:002007-06-12T18:04:00.000-04:00I believe Mary Beth Buchanan is a very diligent an...I believe Mary Beth Buchanan is a very diligent and thoughtful prosecutor. I do not believe she would bring charges against anyone unless she believes the charges are warranted. A Judge and/or federal jury will make the ultimate determination. <BR/>Dr. Wecht's lawyers should concentrate on defending their client in a court of law. I believe their conduct is reckless and only jeopardizes their client's defense by making the situation more contentious and less likely to result in a negotiated plea agreement. They need to remember that their client, Dr. Wecht, is the priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-50941709231341811072007-06-11T23:18:00.000-04:002007-06-11T23:18:00.000-04:00Wecht's lawyers are not foolish. I do not think t...Wecht's lawyers are not foolish. I do not think they would have made such accusations if they could not support them. Time will tell though. Round one has happened, can't wait until the response brief by Wecht's lawyers are filed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-16310847470228824462007-06-11T19:00:00.000-04:002007-06-11T19:00:00.000-04:00Wecht not Whect....Wecht's attorneys are worth lis...Wecht not Whect....<BR/><BR/>Wecht's attorneys are worth listening to. However, those who have the potential to make the most news regarding this case aren't saying much at all publicly, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320438766855852970.post-57280962458395886702007-06-10T18:25:00.000-04:002007-06-10T18:25:00.000-04:00What utter bull. Mary Beth Buchanan held a press c...What utter bull. Mary Beth Buchanan held a press conference right after the indictment and said Dr. Cyril Wecht was body snatching corpses for Carlow. Mary Beth Buchanan additionally had investigators contact all of Cyril's private clients and allege that Cyril was stealing form them through false billings. Mary Beth Buchanan also told the press that tax violations charges were pending against Dr. Wecht (even though no charges have been filed). So I guess calling someone a body snatcher, tax cheat, etc. is ok for the jury pool, but god help anyone that points out any issue with the prosecution.<BR/><BR/>Here is what is know. After a little under two years, Mary Beth Buchanan and her crack investigative team have not been able to quantify the amount of money and staff time allegedly misused by Dr. Cyril Wecht. This is per the newspaper coverage. Unless things have changed since the earlier news coverage. So all the court has is Ms. Buchanan's view/opinion that assets were misused, yet no dollar amount.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thebusmansholiday.blogspot.com/2007/01/on-moderated-comments.html" REL="nofollow">[Comment edited. Open this link in a new window for more information.]</A><BR/><BR/>...It is unfortunate that this circus of nothing will continue. If Mary Beth Buchanan can not prove their case, I guess she attacks the messenger.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Editor's Note:</B> The unedited anonymous post makes assertions about topics referenced in the links below. I suggest you open the links in a separate new window for easier viewing.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_457925.html" REL="nofollow">Judge: Release agent's records, June 14, 2006, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07079/770820-109.stm" REL="nofollow">Our U.S. attorney should resign, A Perspectives Essay By Thomas J. Farrell, March 20, 2007, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com