Jason Pleau

Pleau’s Lawyers Argue Death Penalty Unconstitutional

Flo Jonic — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:33:39 +0000

The pre-trial legal wrangling over accused killer Jason Pleau took on new dimensions Wednesday when his attorney told a federal judge the death penalty is unconstitutional and should be taken off the table in his case. Pleau is one of three people charged with the killing of Woonsocket gas station manager David Main in 2010.

Pleau's legal team disappointed by Supreme Court decision

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:49:15 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) The US Supreme Court has decided not to hear the custody case of accused killer Jason Pleau. Pleau had been fighting a transfer from Rhode Island’s prison system to federal custody to stand trial for murder.

Stanford law professor Jeffrey Fisher worked with Pleau’s legal team. Fisher is disappointed with the Supreme Court decision.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Jason Pleau case

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:37:43 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) The U-S Supreme Court has decided not to hear the case of accused killer Jason Pleau. This means the case against Pleau can move forward in a federal court.

Reacting to today’s decision by the Supreme Court, United States Attorney Peter Neronha says in a prepared statement “I am obviously pleased with the decision of the United States Supreme Court.” Neronha goes on to state this means Rhode Island must surrender Pleau to stand trial in federal court.

Waiting to hear whether Supreme Court will hear RI request

Catherine Welch — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:29:22 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) Attorneys for accused killer Jason Pleau are hopeful that Friday is the day they will hear that the US Supreme Court will take their case. Pleau is the subject of a debate as to whether Rhode Island has the right to refuse to hand him over to federal authorities. The legal wrangling centers on an agreement between states and the federal government when it comes to transporting detainees.

Pleau seeking to serve time in state custody

Catherine Welch — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:24:08 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) The attorneys for accused killer Jason Pleau are seeking to have him serve out his state sentence before any federal proceedings take place. Pleau is currently under federal custody, but he wants to go back into state custody.