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Criminal

Aug. 11, 2010

Judge Slams D.A., Orders Assets Returned

A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has ordered Distict Attorney Steve Cooley's office to return assets seized last month on allegations of fraud, slamming prosecutors for failing to bring charges or provide further evidence.

By Sandra Hernandez

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A Superior Court Judge ordered District Attorney Steve Cooley's office on Monday to return assets seized last month on allegations of fraud, slamming prosecutors for failing to bring charges or provide further evidence.

"The problem is how long do you want me to hold these assets?" Judge Craig Richmond asked deputy district attorneys Eric Harmon and Joh...

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