Scruggs trial continued to February 25

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With a big ol’ hat-tip to you-know-who-you-are, folo presents Judge Biggers’ Order (3-page pdf) amending the schedule of U.S. v. Scruggs as follows:

1. The deadline for discovery completion remains at December 27, 2007;

2. All pretrial motions and any briefs are to be filed by January 21, 2008;

3. Pretrial motions will be heard if necessary and ruled on by February 11, 2008; and counsel are advised to keep the dates of January 21 to February 11 open for any necessary hearings;

4. The trial is rescheduled for February 25, 2008.

The judge further cautions, “In consideration of the unusual public interest in this case, all parties and attorneys are directed to remain mindful of and in compliance with the local court rules and the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct relating to extrajudicial statements by parties and attorneys and their agents.”

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UPDATE: In a one-sentence supplemental order (pdf; h/t Rossmiller), Judge Biggers also extends the deadline for submission of plea agreements from January 7 to February 11.