York claims trial was not fair

[Master-9]

Posted on Mon, Apr. 19, 2004

York claims trial was not fair

By Sharon E. Crawford

Telegraph Staff Writer

Convicted child molester and cult leader Malachi York said Monday he didn't receive a fair trial and blamed a federal judge and prosecutors.

The statement was made in a hearing to decide whether York's main attorney, Adrian Patrick, could withdraw from the case. Judge Ashley Royal said he would rule on the motion during York's sentencing on Thursday.

York told Royal that Patrick did not adequately represent him during his federal trial in January because he couldn't introduce evidence or witnesses that would have helped in York's defense.

"He was prevented by yourself and federal prosecutors from doing his job," York said in U.S. District Court in Macon. "It doesn't reflect on the young attorney's abilities."

Patrick filed a motion in March to be allowed to withdraw as York's main attorney.

Monday's hearing was delayed for about 45 minutes Monday while the court waited on York's new attorney, Henry Charles, to arrive. During the break, supporters blew kisses and smiled at York as he was led out of the courtroom.

[Ralph]

When you try use the to Marsden Motion and do not have a working knowledge, you will have problems. He should have kept his original attorneys and saved himself the big retainer that he paid...

[ELTRUTH]

who cares if doc dont think the trial was fair? what wasnt fair is how he treated people who was nothing but BLINDLY loyal to him- whats unfair is how making all these lies up about the vicitims and witnesses to make himself sound good- EVEN though he ALREADY admitted he was guilty, whats unfair is fathering over 100 kids and not supporting them finicially, mentally ro emotionally. what unfair is him spreading his demon seed to inhabit the earth to unkowing loyal followers. whats unfair is the 100's of kids who he STOLE their childhood and innocence from- and messed them up mentally, spiritually, sexually, emotionally and even physically.