USA v. WILLIAMS

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:17-cr-00137

Court:

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

PAUL S. DIAMOND

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  1. May 12, 2017

    Judge Agrees To Delay Bribery Trial For Philly DA

    A Pennsylvania federal judge agreed to push back the bribery trial of Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams on Friday, after both sides asked for a 19-day delay in light of additional charges filed by prosecutors earlier in the week.

  2. May 11, 2017

    Businessman Cops To Bribing Embattled Philly DA

    A businessman has copped to bribing Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams with gifts and paid travel, prosecutors announced Thursday as Williams, under federal indictment for corruption, pled not guilty to new charges of wire fraud and using campaign funds and a government vehicle for personal reasons.

  3. May 09, 2017

    Feds Ramp Up Corruption Charges Against Philly DA

    Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced new charges in the corruption case against Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, a move that could delay a trial scheduled to begin at the end of the month.

  4. April 12, 2017

    Prosecutors Can't Push Back Philly DA's Trial

    A Pennsylvania federal judge Tuesday denied a request by federal prosecutors to designate the case against Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams as "complex," paving the way for a trial at the end of May, 10 weeks after he was indicted.

  5. March 31, 2017

    Indicted Philly DA Agrees To Law License Suspension

    Philadelphia's recently indicted district attorney has agreed to temporarily give up his law license pending the outcome of the bribery case he's facing, but his attorney told reporters on Friday that he plans to remain in office in an administrative capacity.

  6. March 28, 2017

    Judge Chides Philly DA's Atty For Making Limited Appearance

    An attorney looking to back out from representing Philadelphia's recently indicted district attorney was chided by a federal judge on Tuesday for attempting to get involved in the bribery case on a limited basis despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the DA's ability to pay legal fees.

  7. March 27, 2017

    Indicted Philly DA's Atty Wants Out Of Bribery Case

    An attorney who represented Philadelphia's indicted district attorney in an initial court appearance last week asked a federal judge on Friday to allow him to withdraw his representation over both potential conflicts of interest and concerns that the DA, who is facing bribery charges, would be unable to pay his mounting legal bills.

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