Michael George Attorney Pursues Bail

The attorney for Michael George, the Pennsylvania retailer and convention organizer accused of murdering his then wife in 1990 in his store in Michigan, has asked for a bond hearing so that his client can be released prior to his trial. Carl Malinga's request seems like it could be gamesmanship as much as a desire to have George out on bail; it's been part of the George press and in-court rhetoric that the case is a weak one and this falls in line with that. Getting George released -- I think to his mother's address was how it was formulated at a previous hearing -- could underline that he's not that big of a threat; having that release denied may allow Malinga to paint the entire affair as one where the authorities are pressing their case. I have no idea why I've chosen this Monday morning to describe legal strategies as if I know anything about anything, but there you go.

The article also talks about some other facts surrounding the case: a potential witness prosecutors believe puts George at the scenes, and their analysis against a robbery motive that depended on $30,000 of missing comics. Melissa George died of a single gun shot wound to the head.
 
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