Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Mike Morgan extortion, bribery and mail fraud trial of former Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan of Stillwater will make their closing arguments Thursday morning, both sides having rested Wednesday afternoon. Before the case goes to the jury, U.S. District Robin Cauthron may rule on a lengthy list of [...]
Entries from February 29th, 2012
">Morgan trial: Both sides rest, closing arguments due Thursday morning
February 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Courts, House, Morgan trial, Senate
Tags: Andy Skeith·Dale DeWitt·David Myers·DEQ·Dilworth Development·Drew Neville·Edith Denton·FBI·Jolene Ford·Marie Price·Martin Stringer·McAfee and Taft·Mike Morgan·Robin Cauthron·Silver Oak Senior Living·Tenaska·Vicki Behenna
">Quick Morgan trial update: Morgan finishes testimony, Stringer on stand
February 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Courts, House, Morgan trial, Senate
Only time for the briefest of updates. Mike Morgan has stepped down from the stand in his extortion, mail fraud and bribery case. Martin Stringer is now on the stand answering questions from his lawyer, who said he expects to wrap up early this afternoon. Stringer will then be questioned by a federal prosecutor. For [...]
">Morgan denies selling legislative influence
February 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Courts, House, Morgan trial, Senate
Sometimes contradicting or denying testimony from prior witnesses, former Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan took the stand in his own defense Tuesday in his ongoing federal trial on more than 60 extortion, mail fraud and bribery charges. “I have no hesitation,” he told defense attorney David Ogle. “I never sold my seat. I wouldn’t [...]
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">Quick Morgan trial update: Morgan now on stand
February 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Courts, House, Morgan trial, Senate
Former Sen. Mike Morgan of Stillwater is now on the stand in his federal extortion, mail fraud and bribery trial. He is currently being questioned by his defense counsel, David Ogle. Prosecutors’ questioning to follow. Also testifying today: Sen. Charles Laster, Rep. Gus Blackwell and Secretary of State Glenn Coffee. Judge declined motions for mistrial, severance [...]
Tags: Charles Laster·David Ogle·Glenn Coffee·Gus Blackwell·Marie Price·Martin Stringer·Mike Morgan