Do Kwon’s lawyers say they’re ready — then ask for more time
A US judge overseeing Do Kwon’s securities fraud case approved yet another court deadline extension yesterday as both Kwon’s legal team and prosecutors continue to hold “productive talks.” Both parties requested another two weeks to file pre-trial motions, giving them until July 15. This is despite Kwon’s legal team suggesting they’re now ready to file motions. Kwon’s lawyers claim they want to postpone the deadline so they can continue to hold “productive discussions” with US prosecutors. His legal team was also given until December 1 to provide expert disclosures. At a recent court hearing, Kwon’s lawyers suggested that the money laundering charge levied against him is one of the “issues” that they should litigate before the currently scheduled February 17 trial. Do Kwon court date postponed again, ‘productive’ talks continue Read more: Do Kwon hearing delayed to review 4TB of new evidence Judge Paul A. Engelmeyer, who approved the recent extension,...