Do Kwon and US gov't ask to delay legal filings for a third time
Do Kwon’s legal proceedings may be delayed again as both the US government and Kwon’s legal team asked yesterday for a third extension to submit pre-trial motions. Both parties have already delayed this pre-trial motion submission date twice and have now asked Judge Engelmayer to grant another two-week extension two days before the current deadline is due. Yesterday’s request echoes Kwon’s previous explanations, reading, “Though Mr. Kwon is prepared to file motions by July 29, the parties continue to engage in productive discussions around pretrial motions and related issues.” Do Kwon’s lawyers say they’re ready — then ask for more time Read more: Do Kwon court date postponed again, ‘productive’ talks continue It said, “A further extension of the deadline would allow the parties to continue those discussions and potentially avoid unnecessary motion practice. The parties believe that no other deadlines would be affected by such an extension.” If Judge E...