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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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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…
Continue Reading Kruse defense team is ready to tell what really happened during 2015 listeria outbreak

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Federal court expected to dismiss charges against former Blue Bell CEO

By Dan Flynn on June 30, 2020

Felony charges lodged against former Blue Bell Creameries CEO Paul Kruse on May 1 are all but certain to be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The dismissal could occur at the next motion…

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Paul Kruse trial to begin with jury selection set for August

By Dan Flynn on June 19, 2020

 A federal district court judge in Texas has set the starting trial date for the United States v. Paul Kruse, the felony criminal case against the former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries. And U.S District…
Continue Reading Paul Kruse trial to begin with jury selection set for August

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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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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PCA Post-Trial Events Turn Secretive, But Potential Appeal Arguments Emerge

By Dan Flynn on October 22, 2014

In the 75 weeks between the indictment and the start of the trial, and during the eight-week jury trial, the criminal cases against former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) executives have largely played out in…
Continue Reading PCA Post-Trial Events Turn Secretive, But Potential Appeal Arguments Emerge

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