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Federal Judge Steps Aside 
Posted by FoM on September 23, 1999 at 13:08:30 PT
McWilliams takes his request before 9th Circuit
Source: McWilliams.com
The presiding federal judge in Peter McWilliams' federal medical marijuana case has refused to hear a request for a modification of McWilliams' bail requirement that would allow him to use medical marijuana.
"We believe Judge King is sending our request before the proper forum, and by refusing us a hearing, he allows us to do so with maximum speed," said McWilliams' attorney, Thomas Ballanco. "Traditionally, federal circuit courts handle more policy-minded issues than individual district courts. The 9th Circuit-and perhaps the United States Supreme Court-are the proper forums for our request." "I am grateful to Judge King for allowing us to quickly move to the court that can do me-and others like me in need of medical marijuana-the most good," said McWilliams"My health fades daily, and time is of the essence. I am thankful Judge King has allowed us to move ahead." Ballanco says he will file before the 9th circuit as soon as possible, perhaps as early as next week.http://www.petertrial.com/Washington Post March to the Drug War Drum - 9/23/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread2988.shtml
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