Conflicted Judge
"The wealthy federal judge who is set to pronounce sentence on Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson next month is the subject of motions focused on financial conflicts of interest and flawed jury instructions.
According to defense counsel Andrew Frisch, the judge had tens of millions of dollars invested in hedge funds that gave him financial stakes in four of the companies allegedly victimized by California-based Ozy Media – Goldman Sachs, Google owner Alphabet Inc., Live Nation, and JPMorgan Chase.
Under federal law, judges must recuse themselves from cases when financial conflicts — or even the appearance of conflicts — arise, said Frisch."
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According to defense counsel Andrew Frisch, the judge had tens of millions of dollars invested in hedge funds that gave him financial stakes in four of the companies allegedly victimized by California-based Ozy Media – Goldman Sachs, Google owner Alphabet Inc., Live Nation, and JPMorgan Chase.
Under federal law, judges must recuse themselves from cases when financial conflicts — or even the appearance of conflicts — arise, said Frisch."
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The Conflicts of Judge Komitee
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Motion for Recusal
Read the defense's motion to disqualify Judge Eric Komitee in the OZY Media trial, citing significant conflicts of interest. This memorandum reveals Judge Komitee's financial ties to key parties in the case, including substantial investments and relationships with entities classified as victims, raising serious concerns about impartiality.
"Judicial Bias is Alive and Well" – Dr. David T. Robinson
Read about the conflicts of interest and judicial bias alleged in the trial of Carlos Watson, as detailed on Law Clues.
The article explores Judge Eric Komitee's financial ties to key parties in the case and the defense's arguments for his disqualification, highlighting concerns about fairness and due process in this high-profile trial.
The article explores Judge Eric Komitee's financial ties to key parties in the case and the defense's arguments for his disqualification, highlighting concerns about fairness and due process in this high-profile trial.
Writ of Mandamus
Read the Emergency appeal to the Second Circuit Court.
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Addendum to Writ
Read the Addendum to the Writ Addressing Komitee’s Refusal to Recuse.
