Judge Peter Paul Olszewski certainly has quite a bit on his plate right now... and I'm sure we haven't seen the last of the pre-trial motions filed. Since there have been several additions, I figured I'd keep a running score as to what's been filed to date... and still awaiting an answer:
Joseph Kerekes' attorneys have filed the following requests:
- Move the trial out of Luzerne County.
- Have a separate trial for Kerekes and co-defendant Harlow Cuadra.
- Prevent the prosecutors from using any statements Kerekes made to police, the contents of any conversations recorded at a California beach, and the contents of any evidence seized from Kerekes' e-mail account and Virginia home.
- Keep any past criminal record of Kerekes out of trial.
- Prosecutors need to indicate whether they believe Kerekes was the principal killer, accomplice, or co-conspirator.
- All the charges tossed out and Kerekes released from prison.
Meanwhile, Harlow Cuadra's attorneys filed:
- Harlow be transferred from the Lackawanna County prison to Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Perhaps with Fannick at the helm now... we'll begin to see a little more activity on Cuadra's side.
... also ... the prosecution made a motion to amend the wording in criminal conspiracy to commit arson charges filed against both men.
Assuming the next hearing on 02/20/08 isn't delayed, it should make for an enlightening time.
