Celebrity
US Court fixes new date for Hushpuppi’s hearing
The United States District Court that is handling the case of suspected Internet fraudster, Ramon Abass also called Hushpuppi has fixed a new date for their next hearing.
The hearing which was supposed to be on the 4th of May was moved to July 27th. This order was given by a Judge in the court, Judge Otis Wright and it’s following an application for extension sought by Mr Abass’ defence counsel, Louis Shapiro.
“On February 25, 2021, defendant’s current counsel, Louis J. Shapiro, substituted in as counsel of record. Defence counsel represents that he requires additional time to prepare this case for trial.
“Specifically, in light of the foregoing, and the complexity of the discovery and allegations in this case, counsel for defendant also represents that additional time is necessary to confer with defendant, conduct and complete an independent investigation of the case, conduct and complete additional legal research including for potential pre-trial motions, review the discovery and potential evidence in the case, and prepare for trial in the event that a pretrial resolution does not occur.
“Defence counsel represents that failure to grant the continuance would deny him reasonable time necessary for effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence,” Mr Shapiro’s application which he filed on the 19th of March read.
