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Reversal and Trial II (24)

When Danny got back to court, the government verbally offered a plea agreement. He would plead guilty to whatever, and get a 10-year sentence. But Rachel’s conviction had not been reversed yet. Danny told them they would have to (a) … Continue reading

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How the July and December 2003 Raids Played Out (23)

For a layperson, it’s hard to follow these complicated orgies of retribution because of the immense lapses of time between events, and because the system tends to shuffle people around. Are the charges local, state, or federal, or all three? … Continue reading

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The Stakes (20)

In March 2004, there was a status conference to address a number of matters, including the possibility of a Faretta hearing. The judge noted that Danny seemed to have had “a great deal of fun” representing himself in state court, … Continue reading

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Trial, Incarceration, Life, and Death (08)

Danny Fabricant and George Christie Jr. were held at the Terminal Island Federal Prison and bused to the LA Federal courthouse daily for their 7-week trial. Christie was represented by Barry Tarlow, the contemporary equivalent of an OJ Simpson “Dream … Continue reading

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