Updates:

02/05/2020 9:30 AM
- Argument in support of Defendant's Motion To Dismiss by Mr. Mueller and Defendant, and in opposition by Ms. Kollins. Court stated findings and ORDERED, motion DENIED. Motion To Dismiss Counsel FILED IN OPEN COURT. Defendant moved to dismiss counsel and presented argument in support thereof. COURT ORDERED, Defendant's Motion To Dismiss Counsel DENIED; case to trial February 10, 2020 at 1 PM. Defendant stated he has a couple of other motions to file. Court informed the Defendant he cannot file motions as he does not represent himself. Mr. Mueller stated he will be filing a Widdis Motion. Ms. Kollins advised she's waiting on the phone numbers of the witnesses and that she gave counsel a new return from Facebook on a disk. Mr. Mueller stated it's believed the Court's ruling is in error and moved for a stay of proceedings for an appeal. COURT ORDERED, stay DENIED; counsel may file an emergency stay. Exhibit Presented (See Worksheet) CUSTODY 2-10-20 1:00 PM JURY TRIAL


DRUFF'S NOTES:

Eric Bensamochan explained the Widdis motion to me: "A Widdis motion is a request by defense counsel to be compensated by the State based on financial inability for the defendant to pay for his defense."

So it looks like Ray is either broke or saying he's broke. and his attorney Craig Mueller filed a Widdis Motion to be paid by the state.

Not sure what they mean by "she (the DA, Ms. Kollins) gave counsel a new return from Facebook on a disk". Seems related to the attempt to track down out-of-state witness Kendall Finley.




02/19/2020 9:30 AM
- Ms. Ramsey advised Mr. Mueller is in Henderson, Ms. Kollins is in Grand Jury and requested a continuance until the 24th. COURT SO ORDERED. CUSTODY 2-24-20 9:30 AM DEFENDANT'S MOTION AND NOTICE OF MOTION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF OWN RECOGNIZANCE RELEASE

It appears this got continued until 2/24 due to the unavailability of both Ray's attorney and the DA. Ray is still trying to get released on own recognizance and have the $500k bail lifted, which I'm guessing won't happen.