Blue Bell criminal case

New documents filed in U.S. District Court for Western Texas in Austin say the former chief executive of Blue Bell Creameries remains free on a $50,000 unsecured bond.

Federal Magistrate Judge Mark Lane ordered Brenham, TX, resident Paul Kruse freed immediately after conditions of the defendant’s release were processed by
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Blue Bell’s former chief executive has waived physical appearance for his initial appearance in federal court on felony charges stemming from a 2015 Listeria outbreak.

The defendant, Paul Kruse, has posted bail and accepted conditions of his continued freedom.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane cited the current coronavirus pandemic for
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When Paul W. Kruse three years ago stepped down as the CEO of the 111-year old  Blue Bell Creameries, he was hailed for practicing “stellar crisis communications” in bringing the iconic Texas company through the worst troubles in its history when it sickened ten customers and killed three with deadly
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