Stewart Parnell

Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

This is Part I of a three-part series marking the 10th anniversary of the historic sentencing in the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) criminal case. Witness to Justice Ten years

By Darin Detwiler

/ 22 Sep 2025

Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

Six years of appeals ends with the Parnell brothers still in federal prison

The three-judge panel that heard oral arguments in the habeas corpus appeals of Peanut Corporation of America’s Stewart and Michael Parnell took 320 days to write a 43-page opinion,

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Aug 2025

Habeas Corpus is a chapter in the food safety story, but it’s a slow lane for Parnells

— ANALYSIS — Habeas Corpus, the “great writ” that incarcerated people can use to get out of jail, is used by immigration lawyers working to keep foreign nationals who’ve landed in

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Apr 2025

Habeas Corpus is a chapter in the food safety story, but it’s a slow lane for Parnells

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

— OPINION — While we wait for the three-judge appellate panel’s decisions in Stewart and Michael Parnell’s habeas corpus motions, there is something to discuss. In some side comments during

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Oct 2024

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has consolidated the cases of the brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell. The high court based in Atlanta granted Elliott M.

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jul 2024

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

Court schedules Stewart Parnell v. United States for oral arguments

Oral arguments are scheduled for Stewart Parnell v. United States during the week of Sept. 23, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta. Parnell,

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jun 2024

Court schedules Stewart Parnell v. United States for oral arguments

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

The year 2023 ends with brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell in very different places in their Habeas Corpus appeals at the Circuit Court in Atlanta. Stewart Parnell, who was permitted

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Dec 2023

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

Appellate attorney Amy Lee Copeland has provided the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit with Stewart Parnell’s Reply Brief. The reply is to the government’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Nov 2023

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

Parnell’s appeal for early release should be denied, assistant U.S. Attorney argues

He’s a senior citizen held for a white-collar crime, but the government has no interest in releasing him early to free up some cell space. On the contrary, an

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Oct 2023

Parnell’s appeal for early release should be denied, assistant U.S. Attorney argues

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Stewart Parnell is the most reviled character from one of food safety’s worst tragedies. By their convictions and sentencing, Stewart Parnell, 69, and brother Michael Parnell, 64, respectfully still

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Aug 2023

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Prison move temporarily cuts Michael Parnell’s ties with his lawyer during 11th Circuit action

Like former PCA President Stewart Parnell, Michael Parnell is before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta with a petition to vacate his conviction and sentence. Those petitions by

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Aug 2023

Prison move temporarily cuts Michael Parnell’s ties with his lawyer during 11th Circuit action

Stewart Parnell takes habeas corpus petition to 11th Circuit Court in Atlanta

It’s been a long haul, but Tuesday’s one-time peanut executive petitioned to vacate his conviction and sentence before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

By Dan Flynn

/ 26 Jul 2023

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Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

Six years of appeals ends with the Parnell brothers still in federal prison

Habeas Corpus is a chapter in the food safety story, but it’s a slow lane for Parnells

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

Court schedules Stewart Parnell v. United States for oral arguments

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

Parnell’s appeal for early release should be denied, assistant U.S. Attorney argues

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Prison move temporarily cuts Michael Parnell’s ties with his lawyer during 11th Circuit action

Stewart Parnell takes habeas corpus petition to 11th Circuit Court in Atlanta