Our sources have informed us that the Federal Prosecutor Marietta Parker is not happy with the way the hearing on Friday was going, and is possibly planning to withdraw her motion to revoke the bond of the Yellow House owners in order to bring a halt to the testimony that is scheduled to resume on Monday.
So far there has been testimony by Lawrence Police Officer's Micky Rantz and Detective Mike McAtee.
Information about the rumors of Detective Mike McAtee's alleged illegal drug activity has been addressed in the hearing, and Mr. McAtee has admitted during the testimony that he has been approached by two different people within the police Department about rumors floating around about his alleged illegal drug activity. He also admitted under oath that he had been questioned by a Federal Prosecutor about the rumors of his alleged drug activity in another case.
Both officers have been drilled by the defense and have not been totally forthcoming with their testimony or are having difficulty recalling facts about issues concerning Internal Affairs complaints.
Exhibits that have been made available during the hearings, including a criminal complaint that Mike McAtee claimed to have filed against the defendant that did not include his name or signature, will also be available as a matter of public record at the completion of the hearing.
The Federal Judge overseeing the hearing, has stated that the transcripts from this hearing will be made available as a matter of public record along with the exhibits.
Detective Mike McAtee is scheduled to continue his testimony on Monday. Officer Matt Sarna and FBI Special Agent Bob Shaefer are also scheduled to begin testimony on Monday if the Prosecutor does not withdraw the motion.
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