Thursday, September 09, 2010
Sypher Granted More Time To Seek New Trial
KENTUCKY....
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III has granted Karen Sypher more time to ask for a new trial after she was convicted August 5th of threatening communications with intent to extort, making a false statement to a government agent and retaliating against a victim. The charges were linked to a sexual encounter Sypher had with University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino. Federal rules allow for a motion for a new trial to be filed within three years of conviction if there is newly discovered evidence. If there is any other reason for a new trial, a motion must be filed within 14 days of a conviction. Thursday, Sypher was given 45 days from her conviction date in which to file a motion for a new trial.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:48 PM 
