ASA Sheila Alu was at Timpano's that fateful night ...We asked whistleblower Sheila Alu what she thought about Gardiner's Answer Brief. Here's what she emailed earlier this afternoon:
To this day, I remain absolutely perplexed why Scheinberg andGardiner just don't tell the truth. And, now Gardiner is blaming the BLOG, really? Bill Gelin isn't to blame for them lying about their ex-parte communications and robbing a criminal defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial. Bill Gelin wasn't laughing at Timpanos about a juror passing out after viewing horrific pictures of a victim’s head partially decapitated.
It’s not just Gardiner and Scheinberg’s lying that get my goat, the Florida BAR continually tried to sweep this case under the rug. Then, they put on a sham of a trial, and now they are asking for disbarment. The BAR closed the first investigation without even talking to me or the two other women who were present the evening at Timpanos when they were all laughing about the juror fainting after seeing the pictures and discussing the fact that Gardiner allowed the photos into evidence. Then, the BAR prosecutor goes to trial without calling any witnesses who could rebut Gardiner’s "impeccable character in the community" or who could testify as to the events that really happened the night in question. Moreover, they don't even charge either with that injustice.
What I do understand now is why so many people told me to keep my mouth shut about what I observed that fateful night at Timpanos. What an absolute sham this whole experience has been. As lawyers, we have a duty to right wrongs, to stick up for the little guy, to speak the truth regardless of the outcome, and yes to report other lawyers for violating their code of ethics. Would I do it again? Not a snow ball's chance in hell!
Regardless of all the personal turmoil this took on me, I can't help feel a degree of sympathy for Scheniberg and Gardiner. I just wanted them to tell the truth and give the guy a new trial. Loureiro got a new trial because Mike Satz did the right thing. Many on this BLOG take shots at Mike, but I can tell you he supported me every step of the way regarding this matter, and I know it must have put him in a horrible position. Say what you want, but Satz helped me keep my faith in the system.
As for Scheinberg or Gardiner ever telling the truth----that will happen when HELL freezes over.
Sheila Alu
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Mary Robinson on the plywood bench
(New courtroom mockup, Monday, 110 Tower)
An additional viewing of a mocked up criminal courtroom has been arranged for Friday at noon, to accommodate the county criminal judges currently attending a conference. Stop by if you missed out on Monday ...
Wednesday Reversals
Robert Hawley - Reversed & Remanded to Discharge Appellant
Marty Bidwill - Reversed & Remanded
Stephen Rapp - Reversed & Remanded
Elijah Williams - Reversed & Remanded
(SeeSS: Stand Your Ground Applies To School Fight)
Jeff Colbath - Reversed & Remanded for New Trial
Bob Rosenberg - Reversed & Remanded "Gross Abuse of Discretion"