Although I usually do not speculate on this site, today I will make an exception. In reading the most recent court documents in the Dotson/Jackson case, I conclude that another continuance in underway. Today, Jackson filed a written waiver of speedy trial. I can't think of one reason a defendant would sign a speedy trial waiver this close to trial date unless talks were underway for another continuance. In the January 7th order setting forth trial procedures, the judge ruled that no new continuances would be granted unless a fully executed written waiver accompanied the request. Ah, the wheels of justice turn slowly.
Bondsman Virgil Lee Jackson continues to be held on federal charges for conspiracy to commit murder and felon in possession of a firearm. Glen Dotson, also a Missouri licensed bondsman, is charged with furnishing the firearm to Jackson. Dotson is no longer in federal custody. He was granted a bond after executing a waiver of speedy trial after the last trial continuance in October 2006. The intended victim of the conspiracy was competitor Gerald Cox.
To review the Jackson/Dotson developments follow these links:
Lee Jackson held on federal charges 4/1/2006
Dotson Arrested/New Charges for Jackson 6/2/2006
Dotson/Jackson trial postponed 6/8/2006
Arraignment 6/13/2006
Trial postponed again 10/28/2006
Dotson Freed on Bond 11/15/2006
Jackson Accused of Another Murder Plot 11/22/2006
Thursday, January 11, 2007
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