May 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Hinds Judge Loses Fight Over Bar to Public Defender
The dispute ended up in the Supreme Court after Chief Public Defender Michele Harris argued in March that Weill had illegally appointed private lawyers to represent indigent defendants in 55 cases where lower courts had named public defenders.
The dispute ended up in the Supreme Court after Chief Public Defender Michele Harris argued in March that Weill had illegally appointed private lawyers to represent indigent defendants in 55 cases where lower courts had named public defenders.
Apr 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Court orders Judge Jeff Weill to provide info
Last month, the situation escalated when Weill held Hinds County Public Defender Michele Harris and Assistant Public Defender Greg Spore in contempt of court and fined each $100 after they objected to his decision to allow a private attorney to handle the arraignment of a defendant whose case the public defender's office had been assigned to handle in a lower court.
Last month, the situation escalated when Weill held Hinds County Public Defender Michele Harris and Assistant Public Defender Greg Spore in contempt of court and fined each $100 after they objected to his decision to allow a private attorney to handle the arraignment of a defendant whose case the public defender's office had been assigned to handle in a lower court.
Mar 19, 2015: NewsMs: Public Defenders Thrown Out, Cases Transferred, Thompson Wants Judge Investigated
Throwing public defender Michele Harris out of court and finding her and PD Greg Spore in contempt of court may have consequences for Hinds County Judge Jeff Weill. Cong. Bennie Thompson has asked the U.S. Dept. of Justice to get involved and investigate Weill, saying he may have violated the U.S. Constitution.
Throwing public defender Michele Harris out of court and finding her and PD Greg Spore in contempt of court may have consequences for Hinds County Judge Jeff Weill. Cong. Bennie Thompson has asked the U.S. Dept. of Justice to get involved and investigate Weill, saying he may have violated the U.S. Constitution.
Dec 29, 2011; Mississippi Link: New Hinds County Sheriff and others to be sworn in today
Judge Green also will administer the oath to Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, Circuit Clerk Barbara Dunn, newly appointed Public Defender Michele Purvis Harris and assistant public defenders, and to County Surveyor Paul A. Greene.
Judge Green also will administer the oath to Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, Circuit Clerk Barbara Dunn, newly appointed Public Defender Michele Purvis Harris and assistant public defenders, and to County Surveyor Paul A. Greene.