John Graham Defense Update/Trial July 6, 2010

The South Dakota state trial date for John Graham is set for Tuesday July 6, 2010.

Recent court documents have been added at:
http://www.grahamdefense.org/courtdocs/

Amongst other things more information is available about destruction of evidence by the Denver Police Department and the money and benefits Serle Chapman received from the US Government for his activities. Regarding Chapmen see e.g.
http://www.grahamdefense.org/courtdocs/740.pdf

Chapman's own statement from March 29, 2010 is at:
http://www.grahamdefense.org/courtdocs/719.pdf

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