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July 30, 2008

U.S. ATTORNEY TROY EID'S STATEMENT REGARDING THE 10TH CIRUCIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING IN US v JOSEPH NACCHIO

This afternoon the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver granted the Justice Department’s request for a an En Banc rehearing of the U.S. v Joseph Nacchio case.  Briefs are due in 30 days.  Replies are due 15 days after the 30 days.  Oral argument is scheduled for September 24th at 2:00 pm.  The court identified four issues for argument.

U.S. Attorney Troy Eid issued the following statement regarding the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the U.S. v Nacchio

"Neither the panel's original ruling nor today's decision was a surprise to me.  We respect the appellate process and will keep working to ensure that justice is done."

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