One day after taking the stand in his own defense, prominent Manhattan defense attorney Robert Simels faced a withering cross-examination by a federal prosecutor during four hours of questioning Wednesday. Simels is charged with plotting with a client to bribe and threaten potential witnesses. As the prosecutor's voice rose, Simels' attorney complained to the judge about his "tone." "He's got a good point," Eastern District of New York Judge John Gleeson told the prosecutor. "No need to yell."
August 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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One day after taking the stand in his own defense, attorney Robert Simels faced a withering cross-examination by a federal prosecutor Wednesday.
Simels, a prominent Manhattan defense attorney, has been charged with plotting with a client to bribe and threaten potential witnesses. His trial began in the courtroom of Eastern District of New York Judge John Gleeson on July 27.
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