Haytham,
I have Owens' statement but I did not give it to the Govt yet. I can do so you if you recommend that COA. From the letter he wrote, I wasn't sure that it said what we wanted it to say since it seems to contradict what was in the pretext phone call. His letter says that nothing happened between he and Klay whereas Jim's phone conversation with Klay seems to say that she gave Jeremy oral sex. Again, I will certainly provide the letter to the Trial Counsel if you would like me to. I'm completely deferring to you as Jim Rowe was adamant at his arraignment that he has retained you as his attorney so I don't want to do anything to violate his atty-client relationship with you. Also, Jeremy called Trial Counsel today and stated that he received the subpoena to attend the deposition. Would you call him (I've never spoken to him) and find out what he said to them? I think they will accept the statement in lieu of a depo, but I need to be certain that the letter is GTG before I turn it over. As far as the Govt is concerned, until they are satisfied with what Owens will testify to, they are going forward with the case. At that point they will be looking for some sort of low-level forum or admin discharge for Jim.
s/f
Matt
-----Original Message-----
From: Haytham Faraj [mailto:haytham@puckettfaraj.com]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:37
To: Mcconnell Major Matthew N
Cc: 'jim rowe'
Subject: RE: Capt Rowe
Matt,
I have done nothing on this matter because I was under the assumption that
it may settle through a plea agreement. What did the government do with
Owen's statement? I did not know that the Government had noticed a
deposition of Owens. I am certainly unavailable on the 15th and frankly
have no idea what is going on with respect to the schedule. If you believe
that this is going to go forward then I will take a look at the schedule
file a notice of appearance and request a continuance as necessary.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mcconnell Major Matthew N [mailto:matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:33 AM
To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: Capt Rowe
Good morning Haytham,
Just a quick update on Jim Rowe's case: The Govt sent subpoenas to Jeremy
Owen. They sent one to his home and one to his office but have not received
any response. They have also called him to no avail. The CG's deposition
order states that the depo must be completed no later than 15 September.
Any thoughts? Also, did you contact Judge Hale and notify the court of your
representation of Jim? Judge Hale wanted to see that after the arraignment.
Just let me know what you have in mind.
Thanks Haytham.
s/f
Matt
Major Matthew N. McConnell, USMC
Senior Defense Counsel
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Marine Corps Base, Quantico
3250 Catlin Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134
Office: 703.784.4615
703.432.0182
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