A 'country' lawyer for McVeigh: Stephen Jones no rebel, yet no stranger to controversy
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Stephen Jones, a partner in Jones and Wyatt of Enid, Oklahoma, has agreed to defend Timothy McVeigh who has been accused of carrying out the Oklahoma City bombing. Responses from Jones' colleagues have been generally positive in recognition that McVeigh deserves a fair trial while Jones has also received threats from those who feel McVeigh is guilty and therefore Jones is now tainted. Jones has taken unpopular, high-profile cases before and has extensive courtroom experience. Jones is already trying to change public perception of McVeigh through more realistic portrayals.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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Perils of bombing prosecutions: trying case in media spotlight brings pressure, security concerns
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The prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing case will be difficult both because of the potential for threats and retaliation and the pressure brought by close media attention. Some are concerned that these combined pressures will undermine reasoned judgment and care in the carrying out of justice. However, lead prosecutor Joseph Hartzler believes he can manage the case by excluding cameras from the courtroom and not holding press conferences while law professor Gerald Lynch says retaliation in these types of cases is unlikely.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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Record EPA prosecutions; but polluters more likely to get civil, rather than criminal, sanctions
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The EPA reports record fines and prison terms in environmental crime cases it initiated in 1991. There were 474 civil and criminal cases brought in 1991, with over $1 billion in civil judgments and $14.1 million in fines. However, the total of 48 successful criminal prosecutions lags behind the number of civil cases. EPA critics contend that executives of smaller companies are more likely to be criminal defendants than officers of large corporations, which are more likely to be fined.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1992
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