(Ed.'s Note: Apparently, federal judge Fernando Rodriguez has agreed with Dr. Sylvia Atkinson's defense's request that the public be barred from the hearing on a sealed motion by the Ass. U.S. Attorney of the Southern District which reportedly wants the court to revoke her bond.
The court has scheduled a a video hearing Rodriguez which will be held at 8:30 a.m. this Thursday at the federal courthouse at 600 E. Harrison St.It is believed that the government has submitted a motion to revoke Atkinson's bond and have her held in custody until her trial, which is scheduled for next month.
A federal grand jury issued eight federal counts against Atkinson for conspiracy, bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, and violation of the Travel Act-State Law Bribe.
The federal district clerk informed the public and the press that they could submit an application to view the proceedings. Now numerous applicants are reporting that the court has turned own the requests. It's not like having access is going to overload the video transmission. That's ludicrous. Is there anyone who has received approval to see the video hearing?
Are we back to secret Star Chamber proceedings hidden from the public?)