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Jury trial begins in fraud and conspiracy trial involving Blue Bell, an iconic Texas brand

By Dan Flynn on August 3, 2022

AUSTIN — The timeline played the starring role during the opening arguments at the jury trial of the United States v Paul Kruse.

 Department of Justice attorney Matthew Lash for the prosecution and Houston defense…

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When is sanitary history too ripe for the jury?

By Dan Flynn on July 6, 2022

Does a company’s sanitary record figure into its possible criminal conduct when involved in an outbreak of foodborne illness?

That question is being disputed during the pre-trial stage of the United States v. Paul Kruse.

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Letter From The Editor: Can ‘food safety culture’ live with DOJ?

By Dan Flynn on May 13, 2022

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ROSEMONT, IL — This year’s keynote at the 24th Annual Food Safety Summit was about “food safety culture.”  FDA officials Conrad Choiniere and Donald Prater did a stand-up act, reminding the audience…
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Kruse wants court to subpoena Blue Bell; seeks to postpone trial until Nov. 8

By Dan Flynn on February 26, 2021

The trial date in the United States of America v. Paul Kruse has, for a second time, been postponed. Now it is set for Nov. 8. Pre-trial work in the criminal case is getting interesting.
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Fast-breaks during pre-trial period leave a lot to follow in Kruse case

By Dan Flynn on November 25, 2020

It’s early in the pre-trial stage for the second attempt to prosecute former Blue Bell Creamries boss Paul Kruse, but the pace is like a fast-starting NBA game. He stands accused — again — of…
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Kruse defense team is ready to tell what really happened during 2015 listeria outbreak

By Dan Flynn on October 28, 2020

When he makes his first court appearance tomorrow in Austin, TX, former Blue Bell Creameries President Paul Kruse will not be alone.

Chris Flood of Houston and John D. Cline of San Francisco, the defense…
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Blue Bell’s former chief remains free on $50,000 unsecured bond

By Dan Flynn on June 2, 2020

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,…
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Kruse waives physical appearance, posts bond, and remains free to assist in his defense

By Dan Flynn on May 28, 2020

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…
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Blue Bell’s former chief executive gets a telephone conference over charges

By Dan Flynn on May 21, 2020

After almost three weeks with almost no activity, the criminal case involving the United States v. Paul Kruse has inched forward.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane filed an order setting a telephone conference for the…
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