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Many subjects relate to historical events and most of this is
from memory. If anything is inaccurate please write in and
we will evaluate and make appropriate changes.
You are invited to email questions, comments and letters,
bearing in mind that my legal situation may not permit an
answer to all inquiries. -John Rigas
from memory. If anything is inaccurate please write in and
we will evaluate and make appropriate changes.
You are invited to email questions, comments and letters,
bearing in mind that my legal situation may not permit an
answer to all inquiries. -John Rigas
On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit
February 22, 2011
Summary of Rigas Response to Government's Objections to Discovery
January 25, 2011
Declaration John Rigas
January 25, 2011
Declaration Tim Rigas
October 4, 2010
Cert Denied
September 2, 2010
Reply Brief For Petitioners
August 20, 2010
BRIEF FOR THE UNITED STATES IN OPPOSITION
July 2, 2010
BRIEF OF LAW PROFESSORS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE
LAWYERS AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS
July 2, 2010
BRIEF OF CHARLES F. DOLAN, BARRY BABCOCK, ALAN GERRY, H.F. LENFEST AND
ROBERT ROSENCRANS AS AMICI CURIAE I SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS
May 28, 2010
PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Second Circuit
February 22, 2011
Summary of Rigas Response to Government's Objections to Discovery
January 25, 2011
Declaration John Rigas
January 25, 2011
Declaration Tim Rigas
October 4, 2010
Cert Denied
September 2, 2010
Reply Brief For Petitioners
August 20, 2010
BRIEF FOR THE UNITED STATES IN OPPOSITION
July 2, 2010
BRIEF OF LAW PROFESSORS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE
LAWYERS AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS
July 2, 2010
BRIEF OF CHARLES F. DOLAN, BARRY BABCOCK, ALAN GERRY, H.F. LENFEST AND
ROBERT ROSENCRANS AS AMICI CURIAE I SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS
May 28, 2010
PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI
February 17, 2010
Third Judicial Circuit Oral Arguments (Click On Link Below To Listen)
http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/oralargument/audio/08-3218USAv.Rigas_EnBanc.wma
Third Judicial Circuit Oral Arguments (Click On Link Below To Listen)
http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/oralargument/audio/08-3218USAv.Rigas_EnBanc.wma
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| February 1, 2012 - Website Updated - Home Page |
In 1952, John Rigas, then 27 years old and the owner-operator of the local movie theater, paid $300 for the cable
television franchise for the small, remote town of Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The next year he and a group of local
businessmen proceeded to build the cable television system in Coudersport. According to industry records, there
were only about sixty other operating cable television systems at this time.
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KPMG Line of Cases
4-15-08 KPMG Brief (redacted).pdf
12-13-10 Government Response to Rigas Discovery Request.pdf
2-7-11 Rigas Response to Government Objections to Discovery.pdf
4-29-11 Government Reply Brief (Discovery Issue).pdf
4-15-08 KPMG Brief (redacted).pdf
12-13-10 Government Response to Rigas Discovery Request.pdf
2-7-11 Rigas Response to Government Objections to Discovery.pdf
4-29-11 Government Reply Brief (Discovery Issue).pdf
Brady motions made in Middle District of PA
4-15-08 Compel Memorandum (Redacted Final).pdf
Motion to Compel Gov. Response.pdf
Motion to Compel Rigas Reply Brief.pdf
4-20-2011 Motion to Compel Decision.pdf
4-15-08 Compel Memorandum (Redacted Final).pdf
Motion to Compel Gov. Response.pdf
Motion to Compel Rigas Reply Brief.pdf
4-20-2011 Motion to Compel Decision.pdf
Rigas Habeas
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Memorandum of Law 10
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas John Rigas Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Tim Rigas Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Lawrence McMichael Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Michael Maloney Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Paul Grand Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Benard Preziosi Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Memorandum of Law 10
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas John Rigas Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Tim Rigas Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Lawrence McMichael Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Michael Maloney Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Paul Grand Declaration
10-4-11 Rigas Habeas Benard Preziosi Declaration
Press Release
January 27, 2012
The Rigas family is obviously delighted that the United States Attorneys Office for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania has decided to dismiss the tax charges against John and
Tim. But it is unfortunate that it took prosecutors seven years to recognize what should
have been apparent from the outset: the government simply did not have a case.
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Jones Order Dismissing Case 1-26-12
MOTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR LEAVE TO DISMISS THE SUPERSEDING
INDICTMENT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 48(b)
The United States hereby requests leave of Court, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal
Procedure 48 (b), to dismiss the Superseding Indictment. In support of this motion, the
United States submits these grounds: Continue Reading
January 27, 2012
The Rigas family is obviously delighted that the United States Attorneys Office for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania has decided to dismiss the tax charges against John and
Tim. But it is unfortunate that it took prosecutors seven years to recognize what should
have been apparent from the outset: the government simply did not have a case.
Continue Reading
Jones Order Dismissing Case 1-26-12
MOTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR LEAVE TO DISMISS THE SUPERSEDING
INDICTMENT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 48(b)
The United States hereby requests leave of Court, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal
Procedure 48 (b), to dismiss the Superseding Indictment. In support of this motion, the
United States submits these grounds: Continue Reading