Johnnie Cochran joins Rideua Defense

The American Press reports that Johnnie Cochran will take an active role in the defense of Wilbert Rideau's latest trial. "In another surprise Thursday, noted Louisiana defense attorney Jim Boren of Baton Rouge enrolled as attorney for Judge Patricia Minaldi who Rideau's attorneys are trying to have removed from the case." The article also notes the outcome of yesterday's hearing.

Posted by AJR at February 14, 2003 08:16 AM