Kevin O'Brien Prognosticates: Judge Notthingham and the Sentencing of Joe Nacchio

As sentencing for Joe Nacchio approaches (July 27), Kevin O'Brien has gone out on a limb and prognosticated about what Judge Nottingham will do.  His post is here. 

Judge Nottingham also issued a Rule of Order for those attending the sentencing (a copy of which will shortly be posted on the DU Corporate Governance web site).  His courtroom has a seating capacity of 210 which is likely to be inadequate for the number of people who will attend.  As a result, Judge Nottingham will, as he did during the trial, provide a second, overflow courtroom that will provide a video feed of the proceedings.  Only the media can use laptops in his courtroom but anyone can bring a laptop to the overflow courtroom for note-taking purposes. 

The set up reflects the growing presence of bloggers.  It allows persons who want to blog the sentencing hearing without having to get a press pass.