A unique election petition fraud case continues the controversy surrounding ex-staffers for Thaddeus McCotter. Wayne County Circuit Judge Marie Braxton was supposed to hear arguments Wednesday, January 9th, pertaining to the dismissal of felony conspiracy counts that carry the potential for a five-year prison sentence for Don Yowchuang, former deputy district director, and Paul Seewald, former district director and former classmate of McCotter. However, Judge Braxton postponed the hearing and will instead rule on the motion before sentencing the pair on January 18, 2013.
Fausone Bohn attorney Mark
Mandell, representing Mr. Seewald, has said he is prepared to take the case to trial
if Judge Braxton refuses to drop the felony charges. Moreover, Mandell will
subpoena Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to testify. Mandell states that the
case has not been fully investigated, and as a result, has tarnished the
reputation of Mr. Seewald.
“It’s the most difficult
situation to go through to have someone doubt your integrity, which is what has
happened,” said Seewald.
Both Seewald and Yowchuang have
previously entered pleas pertaining to the fiasco that cost McCotter his
congressional career. Seewald pleaded
guilty to misdemeanor counts for falsely signing petitions as circulator, while
Yowchuang pleaded no contest to 10 felony counts and six misdemeanors.
If you have questions regarding
fraud or other legal issues, please contact Mark Mandell at 248.380.0000 or www.MichiganFraudLawyer.com.
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original article, please visit: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130109/METRO01/301090388/1361/Ex-McCotter-staffers-to-ask-for-dismissal-of-conspiracy-charges
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