Scruggs continues Coghlan quest
“For an attorney to represent a defendant after previously representing another defendant in the same case, only to be later called upon to be part of that defense team’s cross-examination… certainly does not pass the smell test,” Biggers said.
Scruggs is required to obtain local counsel and is also represented by John Keker of San Francisco. When Biggers denied Scruggs’ request to add Coghlan on Jan. 16, Keker asked for temporary permission to file motions without local counsel.
Biggers agreed, adding, “I’m not sure that’s a good rule anyway.” He also said Coghlan isn’t the only attorney in the area.
“Mr. Scruggs believes that Mr. Coghlan is the very best attorney to assist his lead counsel in this matter and respectfully requests that the Court give due weight to his constitutional right to counsel of his own choosing,” the motion says.
If the motion is denied, Scruggs says he plans to use Coghlan’s advice on matters that do not implicate attorney-client privilege.
Legal Newsline
1/28/8
Magnolia Tribune
