14 DAY TRIAL // The case of Barrett Brown – the notorious activist accused, among other things, of linking the data stolen by Anonymous hackers from think tank Stratfor – continues.
Brown has waived his right to a speedy trial. In addition, his lawyer’s motion to continue trial has been granted by the court.
“Defendant Brown requests a continuance because defense counsel needs additional time to process and prepare the large amounts of electronic discovery in the case,” the court order reads.
The trial was initially scheduled for September 3, 2013. However, following the approval of the motion, it has been reset for April 28, 2014.
In the meantime, the US government has filed a motion to ban Brown’s representatives from making statements to the media.
“The government is aware of dozens of instances (before and after the admonishment) wherein Brown has or others on his behalf have solicited the services of the media or media-types to discuss his cases,” a court document reads.
“Brown has shown his intent to continue to manipulate the public through press and social media comments, in defiance of the admonishment by the United States Magistrate Judge.”