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i Case 3:00-cr-00227-SRU Document 1438 Filed 12/20/2005 Page 1 of 1
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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HARTFORD. CT $061 6;8D ._5# FAX (860) 244-2524
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December 17, 2005
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Hon. Stephan R. Underhill
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Bridgeport, CT 06604
RE: USA v. EDWARD ESTRADA — CROSBY REMAND I
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Dear Judge Underhill: A
This letter is to advise you 0f my progress and availability for the continuation of the Crosby ,
remand hearing for Edward Estrada. Jury selection is nearly complete in iny state court death
penalty case, State of Connecticut vs. Anthony Coward, Docket No. CR02-126395 before Judge
Joseph Q. Koletsky in the Judicial District of Hartford. If the case concludes with a "not
guilty" finding on the capital felony charge, we anticipate the trial will last until mid—February,
2006. If there is a finding of "guilty" necessitating a "penalty phase," we expect it will conclude
sometime in March, 2006. ·
In connection with the incidents at Lewisberg Penitentiary which the government alleges are
relevant to Edward Estrada’s re-sentencing, I have retained investigators who have
interviewed a number of witnesses. Unfortunately, one of the most importantwitnesses will not
be available to be interviewed until approximately March 1, 2006. I
Tentatively, it appears that we will be ready for a continued Crosby remand hearing during
the first two weeks of April, 2006. I will be out of the country on vacation from April 17-30,
2006. Any date after that is also agreeable. I have been in contact with my§ client by telephone
and by mail and believe this schedule is acceptable to him, considering ithe various factors
involved.
Sincerely,
Marggret P. Levy g
Cc: AUSA Alina Reynolds U
‘ AUSA Alex V. Hernandez z
Edward Estrada :
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