Western Titanium chief’s fitness to undergo trial questioned
Nov 29, 2010 | 12:32 PM
|
The criminal fraud case involving Western Titanium Inc. and four of its executives has taken an unexpected turn as attorneys for one of the distributor's top executives have questioned his fitness to continue as a defendant.
Attorneys representing Western Titanium and chief executive officer Daniel Schroeder have moved to sever their clients' connection with a trial now under way or, alternatively, grant a trial continuance until it can be determined that Schroeder is "mentally fit and competent" to assist in his defense. The trial began last month (AMM, Oct. 25).
Schroeder "apparently suffered a severe mental breakdown" on Nov. 17, leading to his detention for a "heath and mental welfare evaluation," his attorneys said. They described him as increasingly distraught and uncommunicative as the trial progressed.....
To access AMM's full content, please log in below. If you do not have an AMM account, we invite you to take a free trial or subscribe below.
Already a registered amm.com user?
Access to amm.com editorial content is granted only to paid subscribers and trialists. If you do not have an active account in your own name, please either subscribe or take a trial and you will have instant access to amm.com content. Sharing your login credentials with individuals who are not subscribers represents a violation of AMM copyright.
Every morning, every minute — no matter how often you follow the markets, there's an AMM subscription to fit your needs.
Subscribe Now
Click Here
Not sure if you are ready to invest in a subscription right now? Take a free, no-obligation trial. Start your free trial today.
Take a Free trial
Click Here