Tag: Sam Riddle
Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 11:46:15 AM EST
Tags: Monica Conyers, Sam Riddle (all tags)
Monica Conyers, wife of Rep. John Conyers, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison this week for her part in a corruption case in Detroit. Her sentencing hearing did not go smoothly, and she unsuccessfully attempted to withdraw her gulity plea (begins on page 3.)
Here's the transcript of her sentencing hearing. Here's the Government's sentencing memo and the Plea Agreement. Some background here.[More...]
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Posted on Sun Jul 19, 2009 at 11:16:26 AM EST
Tags: Detroit Corruption Case, Sam Riddle (all tags)
The Detroit corruption case that snagged Monica Conyers, wife of Rep. John Conyers, continues to grow. Political adviser Sam Riddle (well known in Colorado for his representation of the family of Isaiah Shoels, a student killed at Columbine) and his significant other, Mary Waters pleaded not guilty to corruption charges in federal court Thursday. The charges were expected and both have maintained their innocence, reportedly refusing to consider plea offers. Ms. Waters' attorney, Todd Flood, had a great line after court:
Asked how Waters is holding up, Flood replied, "She continues to inspire me."
Riddle said:
"I will not be a fall guy for the privileged or well-connected."
After his arraignment, he tweeted:
[More...]My arraignment in Fed Ct was intense-had to take deep breath to respond to judge. My lawyer David Stiengold w/30 years fed exp chills me out.”
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