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February 20, 2008

SH – Government releases Scruggs’ taped conversations with transcripts

Government releases Scruggs’ taped conversations with transcripts The Scruggses and Backstrom will argue at the hearing that Biggers should dismiss the charges against them because of “outrageous” government conduct, or grant them separate trials. Because of pre-trial publicity, they also argue that any trial should be moved from Oxford. The government is expected to contend…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 20, 2008

DJ – Government says trio should be tried together

Government says trio should be tried together Attorneys for Zach Scruggs and Backstrom insist their clients had nothing to do with those allegations and that, if presented, such evidence would cause them serious legal harm. They “have not demonstrated compelling reasons why they would be unable to obtain a fair trial without the drastic relief…