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May 18, 2021 "Mr. Keast, I think I'm a little bit more sympathetic to your position because you didn't put yourself where you are". Judge Valentine
STATUS CONFERENCE BEFORE THE HONORABLE VICTORIA VALENTINE THE CLERK : Your Honor, now calling the case People v Remington, 2019-272593-FC. May 18, 2021 (9:05 a.m-9:20 am) MR. KEAST : Thank you. Good morning. Marc Keast on behalf of the People. THE COURT : Mr. Rockind. MR. ROCKIND: Neil Rockind for Nicholas Remington. Good morning. THE COURT: Okay. What's the status, please? MR. KEAST: Judge, we were here, well probably about a month ago now, for a motion argument and a r

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May 18, 202111 min read


April 15, 2021 "Mr. Keast, that you weren't able to honestly answer questions, which I sincerely appreciate from your office, that you've been completely, you know, transparent". Judge Valentine
MOTION TO DISMISS BEFORE THE HONORABLE VICTORIA A. VALENTINE April 15, 2021 (11:25 a.m-11:38 am) THE CLERK : Your Honor, now calling the case People v Remington, 2019-272593-FC. MR. KEAST : Thank you. Good morning. Marc Keast on behalf of the People. The People consent to this hearing via Zoom. MR. ROCKIND: Neil Rockind on behalf of Nicholas Remington. We consent to the hearing via Zoom. MR. LEWIS : Good morning, Your Honor. Randall Lewis on behalf of Mr. Remington

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Apr 15, 20219 min read


April 14, 2021 "The People must emphasize that this responsive pleading does not attempt to excuse or explain the non-disclosure of evidence favorable to defense. APA Marc Keast
MOTION TO DISMISS BEFORE THE HONORABLE VICTORIA A. VALENTINE THE CLERK: Your Honor, now calling the case People v Remington, 2019-272593-FC. April 14, 2021 9:52 a.m proceedings convened MR. KEAST: Thank you. Good morning. Marc Keast on behalf of the People. MR. ROCKIND : Neil Rockind, P-number 48618. I'm co-counsel for Nicholas Remington. MR. LEWIS : Good morning, Your Honor. Randall Lewis on behalf of Mr. Remington as well, co-counsel, P46134.sir. THE COURT: Than

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Apr 14, 202134 min read


April 9, 2021 "The dispute lies in the remedy. It is the People's position that neither dismissal nor a quash is warranted when an alternative remedy exists." Keast
PEOPLE'S BRIEF IN RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S SUPPLEMENT TO MOTION TO QUASH AND DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY This case was bound over on the charge of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death after preliminary examinations conducted in the 52-1 District Court on September 27, 2019, and October 16, 2019. Defendant filed a motion to quash on January 21, 2020. The People filed a response on March 16, 2020. Judge Alexander did not rule on

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Apr 9, 202113 min read


March 9, 2021. $1 Million cash Bond to $10,000 "there were two reports in particular that were not turned over to defense. It appears that those two reports were in the prosecutor's office". Keast
BOND MOTION BEFORE THE HONORABLE VICTORIA A. VALENTINE Tuesday, March 9, 2021 3:34 p.m until 3:55 concluded. THE CLERK: Your Honor, now calling the case People v Remington, 2019-272593-FC. MR. KEAST : Thank you. Marc Keast on behalf of the People. THE COURT: Thank you. MR. ROCKIND: Neil Rockind, P-number 48618, on behalf of Nicholas Remington. And we would consent to this hearing via Zoom and to waiving Mr. Remington's presence for this proceeding. THE COURT: Tha

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Mar 9, 202115 min read


February 11, 2021. From PreTrial to Dismissal. "It's very complicated". Keast
PRETRIAL BEFORE THE HONORABLE VICTORIA A. VALENTINE THE CLERK : Your Honor, now calling the case People v Remington, 2019-272593-FC. February 11, 2021, at 1:43 p.m proceedings convened MR. KEAST: Thank you. Good afternoon. Marc Keast on behalf of the People. The People consent to this hearing via Zoom, Judge. MR. ROCKIND: Neil Rockind, P48618. I'm co-counsel for Nicholas Remington and we consent to the matter being heard via Zoom, Your Honor. MR. LEWIS : Good after

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Feb 11, 202110 min read


December 4, 2020 "I mean I think Ms. Hand was doing-was doing an-was doing her job as a prosecutor, she was talking to a witness who was going to testify at trial". Judge Alexander
MOTION HEARING BEFORE THE HONORABLE JAMES M. ALEXANDER, CIRCUIT JUDGE Friday, December 4, 2020 Pontiac, Michigan THE CLERK : Calling People versus Nicholas Remington, case number 2019-272593-FH. Friday, December 4, 2020 - 11:07 a.m. at 11:34 a.m., proceeding concluded. (Proceeding conducted via Zoom videoconference.) THE COURT: Appearances please. MS. HAND : Good morning, Your Honor. Beth Hand appearing on behalf of the People. MR. ROCKIND : Neil Rockind, P number 48618. I'

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Dec 4, 202020 min read


November 2, 2020: Judge Alexander, Status Conference Circuit Court
STATUS CONFERENCE BEFORE THE HONORABLE JAMES M. ALEXANDER, CIRCUIT JUDGE THE CLERK: Now calling People versus Nicholas Remington, case number 2019-272593-FC. Monday, November 2, 2020 3:01 p.m. at 3:11 p.m., proceeding concluded Pontiac, Michigan And this video may be made public. (hearing held via Zoom videoconferencing) THE COURT: Can I have your appearances, please? Beth? MS. HAND: Hi. Good afternoon, Your Honor. I’m appearing on behalf of the People. MR. R

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Nov 2, 20209 min read


June 18, 2020: Judge Alexander, Status Conference Circuit Court
STATUS CONFERENCE BEFORE THE HONORABLE JAMES M. ALEXANDER, CIRCUIT JUDGE THE CLERK: Now calling People versus Nicholas Remington, case number 2019-272593-FC. Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1:01 p.m. At 3:08 p.m., proceeding concluded Pontiac, Michigan And this video will be made public. (hearing held via Zoom videoconferencing) THE COURT : Your appearances, please? MS. HAND: Good afternoon. Beth Hand appearing on behalf of the People. MR. ROCKIND: Neil Rockind co-coun

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Jun 18, 20207 min read


October 16, 2019 Preliminary Examination
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Volume II of II BEFORE THE HONORABLE TRAVIS REEDS Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – at 2:29 p.m. Novi, Michigan 4:01 p.m proceeding concluded [Total 1.5 hrs Hearing] MS. HAND: Good afternoon, your Honor, Beth Hand appearing on behalf of the People. MR. ROCKIND : Neil Rockind for Nicholas Remington, your Honor. THE COURT: All right, so we’re here today for the bind over decision. Is there any more argument that either of you would like to make?

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Oct 16, 201925 min read
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