In a move likely to send waves crashing through Humboldt County’s already turbulent D.A.’s race, candidate Arnie Klein issued a press release late last night stating that family members of Douglas Anderson-Jordet, the victim in last fall’s fatal stabbing, have urged him to ask the court to set aside the defendants’ pleas....
The case and the plea deal may have repercussions in the coming election.
◼ D.A. Candidate Klein Seeks To Suspend Firpo’s Ferrer Plea - Mad River Union
◼ Family of slain Arcata chef to challenge plea deal; several district attorney candidates speak out on the case - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
Retired Humboldt County Deputy District Attorney Arnie Klein -- one of four candidates running for district attorney -- said on Friday that he was contacted by the family recently who said they would start sending inquiries to the county Probation Department, District Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office.Arnie Klein Press Release:
”The information that was given to them was erroneous,” Klein said. “The people of Humboldt County have not been represented well.”
Deputy District Attorney Elan Firpo, who prosecuted the Ferrer case and is also running for district attorney, said on Friday that she has been in contact with the family “throughout the case,” but has not been contacted about their intent to challenge it.
”They have never indicated to me that they wanted to challenge the plea,” Firpo said. “If they changed their mind, then they need to let me know, and I'll ask the court to reject the plea agreement and set the case for trial.”
Arnie Klein has been contacted by family members of Douglas Anderson-Jordet to ask the court to set aside the defendant Juan Ferrer’s plea at the time of sentencing, April 3rd. I have been informed that the family members will start sending in letters to the probation department, the DA’s office, the defense attorneys and the court to effectuate this result.◼ A Note to Arnie from a Friend of Douglas Anderson-Jordet via Facebook
RELATED/BACKGROUND:
◼ DA Candidate Dollison Speaks Out Against Ferrer Plea Deal - Mad River Union
◼ Ferrer Gets Two Years Jail For Killing A Man - Kevin L. Hoover/Mad River Union
◼ Updated: Questions Follow Pleas in Stabbing Case - Thadeus Greenson/North Coast Journal
◼ Firpo Responds To Concerns About Ferrer Disposition - Mad River Union
◼ Friend Wants to Clear Arcata Stabbing Victim’s Name - Kym Kemp/Lost Coast Outpost
◼ Letter of Impact to the Humboldt County Court - Sue Campbell
Thank you Arnie Klein! I can finally sleep knowing justice will be served! You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI will attempt to post this again... But I would like to give my gratitude to Mr Klein for taking this huge injustice on for the family! You have restored some sense of hope. In our justice system in Humboldt county, atleast for me. Thank you!
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