Okla. bombing judge brooks no nonsense; local lawyers predict a fair trial, with no O.J. Simpson-style media circus
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US District Judge Richard Matsch of Denver, who will preside over the trial of the accused Oklahoma City bombers, has a mixed reputation dominated by accolades for his character and dedication to service. Some observers praise him as 'one of the best trial judges in America,' though others, quoted ananymously in the Almanac of the Federal Judiciary's survey, call him surly and tyrannical. He interprets statutes conservatively, but has displayed a strong libertarian bent. Even those found guilty in his court praise him.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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Oklahoma bombing trial judge imposes cloak of secrecy; one T.V. commentator dubs the federal trial judge in Denver the 'anti-Ito.' (federal district judge Richard Matsch, who will preside over trial of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh)
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Federal district Judge Richard Matsch has permitted press and public so little access to court documents and jury selection in the trial of alleged Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh, which Matsch is to preside over, that he has been called the "anti-Ito." This name is to distinguish him from the very different practices of California Judge Lance Ito, who presided over the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, and Matsch is believed to be trying to handle his trial very differently.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Ironside prosecutor in Oklahoma bomb trial; Joseph Hartzler is battling MS and Timothy McVeigh
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Joseph Hartzler, the lead prosecutor in the Oklahoma Bombing trial of Timothy McVeigh, was chosen for his lead role from relative obscurity, but his low profile is about to be over. Hartzler's colleagues are unanimous in their praise for his abilities, while even his critics have no doubt of his intelligence or professionalism. Hartzler's wife downplays his multiple sclerosis, although Attorney General Janet Reno wonders whether it will affect his staminoa in the trial.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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