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Federal judge orders release of Yellow House owners from custody
The owners of a Lawrence secondhand store are free Tuesday night after a judge denies a request to revoke their bond.
August 19, 2008
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A federal judge has denied prosecutors' request to revoke the bond of two Lawrence secondhand store owners, who face charges in three cases.
Magistrate Judge James P. O'Hara's ruling on Monday allowed the release of Yellow House Store owners Guy and Carrie Neighbors, who spent more than a week in custody.
They were arrested on obstruction charges and accused of concealing a record from police about a computer sold on eBay. The computer had been reported stolen from Kansas University's School of Journalism.
In another case against the couple, prosecutors accuse them of selling stolen goods on the Internet. They face drug charges in a third case. For nearly three years, the couple have denied allegations and accused prosecutors and police of corruption.
O'Hara on Monday also ruled that prosecutors had presented probable cause in the obstruction case against the Neighborses. But he denied a motion from the U.S. Attorney's office to have them detained until trial.
In his ruling, O'Hara cited a previous agreement between the two sides that restricts discussion of the case in public. The judge also ordered the defendants to immediately shut down all Internet or electronic sales of goods.
John Duma, a defense attorney for Carrie Neighbors, has proposed the defendants "erect prominent signs" in their store, 1904 Mass., to require customers to show documentation and give assurances that they are not selling stolen property.
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19 August 2008
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Raider (Anonymous) says…
“The judge also ordered the defendants to immediately shut down all Internet or electronic sales of goods.”Why doesn't he just shut down ALL sales of good for these people. Seems like that would solve the bulk of the problem. Wonder how long it will be before they're telling how the judge is in cohoots on this against them too? :-)
19 August 2008
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KU_Dude (Anonymous) says…
Who has been minding the store?
19 August 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
they will have a busy week or so. Lots of used items awaiting their return, economy in Lawrence will head up.
19 August 2008
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Jaylee (Anonymous) says…
those yellow house owners sure do complain about unfair treatment from the law a lot for having so many documented and undocumented cases of their having washed stolen property. amazing the lows people will go to for a buck
19 August 2008
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GSWtotheheart (Anonymous) says…
OMG we will NEVER hear the end of this now!!!!!!!!!!I predict less than 12 hours and we'll have a “poem”. Or does that fall under them being told they can't post?
19 August 2008
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been_there (Anonymous) says…
Maybe they should pay their overdue property taxes while they're out.
19 August 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
Where's Alex, he was keeping up to date? Did he finally get the message also? Doubt they did, posts and blogs are being written as we post, stand by.
19 August 2008
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waydownsouth (Anonymous) says…
Glad to hear the Neighbors got released. And i pray you win your case. I applaud you for standing up and not giving up. Those on here who post negatively don't care about the rights of others. But would change their tune if something similar happened to them our someone they cared deeply about. You will be in my prayers.
19 August 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…
“Yellow House”I'm thinkin'… maybe a new coat of paint… a calming color….
19 August 2008
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beobachter (Anonymous) says…
see Alex logged in to explain it all to us.
19 August 2008
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toe (Anonymous) says…
The yellow stain of our community.
20 August 2008
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mysixthsense (Anonymous) says…
Uh…Are there a few previous posts mysteriously missing from this thread???
20 August 2008
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observant (Anonymous) says…
Yep, seems Alex went away again.
21 August 2008
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been_there (Anonymous) says…
Seems 8 or 9 posts are missing, darn I missed something.
21 August 2008
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been_there (Anonymous) says…
copy of e-mail from “25th account” I received on the 16th”you little maggot.who are you………………..”Such fun
21 August 2008
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been_there (Anonymous) says…
Now given their vengeful personality I would have to be an idiot to give them that information, and they have the corner on the market in that area. Don't they spout off all the time saying they can find out who we are with their computer? So why do they need to ask?