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Michael Diamondstein in the Headlines

Bail reduced in Fatal I-95 crash
The South Jersey driver's attorney cited area ties in getting the amount slashed to $155,000.
The Philadelphia Inquirer July 17, 2008

Suspect wants street name out
COURTHOUSE - Just because his client's nickname is "Murder" does not mean that he is a killer, according to defense attorney Michael J. Diamondstein.
The Times Herald March 8, 2007

County to pay for second lawyer

COURTHOUSE - If accused killer Corey Jemeal Wright, charged with gunning down a young Norristown mother, has to plead for his life, he will be represented by Norristown lawyer Henry S. Hilles III.
The Times Herald November 14rd, 2006

Death sought in Pettis murder

COURTHOUSE - Accused killer Corey Jemeal Wright may forfeit his own life if convicted of first-degree murder for July's revenge shooting death of a young Norristown mother.
The Times Herald October 25th, 2006

Suspect cops to conspiracy in shooting deaths of teens

When Upper Darby police were attempting to crack the 2004 slayings of a teenage couple gunned down as they sat in a car on a township street, authorities plastered Darryl Williams' face on the TV show "America's Most Wanted."
The Daily Times February 8th, 2006

Man acquitted of ‘O4 shooting death in N. Phila

A 27-year old man was acquitted of first-degree murder Monday in a case that the defense portrayed as being riddled with errors and oversights.
Philadelphia Daily News October 26th, 2005

4 indicted in robbery of 23 convenience stores

Four men were indicted this week by a federal grand jury in Philadelphia for allegedly being part of a gang that robbed 23 convenience stores in a little over three months.
Philadelphia Daily News August 26th, 2005

Man sentenced for crime spree

Horsham’s Andre Bolling will spend up to two years in county prison for a daylong crime spree in November 2003.
Philadelphia Daily News March 5th, 2005

Too Fired Up?

Booze may have led a Marine to pull the trigger, but a judge says he wasn't aiming to kill.
Citypaper.net November 11th - 17th, 2004

Charges held for second suspect in double murder

UPPER DARBY - Families of both the victims and the accused packed opposing sides of an Upper Darby courtroom Friday at an emotional preliminary hearing for a Philadelphia man police say took part in a double murder.
News of Delaware County November 17th, 2004

Second suspect surrenders to cops in Upper Darby double-murder

UPPER DARBY -- The alleged second shooter in the murder of a young couple on Le Carra Drive, who has been a fugitive since April, surrendered to police Tuesday, officials said.
The Daily Times September 22nd, 2004

Firestone Shooting Suspect Using Insanity Defense

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. -- An insanity defense was launched Tuesday for a man on trial for allegedly shooting his co-worker at a Firestone tire store in Bensalem, Pa., last December.
nbc10.com August 24th, 2004

A Bitter Homecoming

A Drexel student and U.S. Marine stands charged with opening fire in Philly.
Citypaper.net May 6th - 12th, 2004

Charges upgraded in death of worker

In a courtroom less than a mile from the tire shop where he allegedly fired shots that killed his boss last month, Ken Kim stood before a judge yesterday and was arraigned on a charge of first-degree murder.
Philadelphia Inquirer January 15th, 2004

Drug plea addresses 3 Camden slayings

A Camden man pleaded guilty yesterday to leading a violent heroin ring and admitted he had helped kill a Rutgers University-Camden student near campus in 2001.
Philadelphia Inquirer January 10th, 2004

Man who torched himself beats arson rap after court session

A man who lit himself on fire while in police custody last spring has been acquitted of all but one of the criminal charges he faced in connection with that incident.
Northeast Times March 5th, 2003

Man will stand trial for arson while in custody

A man who was arrested on rape charges last April and then set himself on fire while in police custody, injuring at least one officer, will stand trial on arson charges in December.
Northeast Times November 27th, 2002

Ex-fugitive faces trial in 1997 slaying

It took four years, but homicide detectives Edward Rocks and James Burke finally got their man.
Philadelphia Daily News June 29th, 2001

How They Sleep at Night:

DAs-Turned-Defenders Talk About Their Work
The Legal Intelligencer April 9th, 2001

DNA clears rape suspect

Innocent man spent three weeks in jail after an 11-year-old girl identified him as the man who attacked her on a visit to a South Philadelphia Home.
Philadelphia Daily News February 19th, 2001

New Year's Shooters get jail two shot at cops guilty

The appearance of Police Commissioner John F. Timoney yesterday at the trail of two men charged with shooting at two cops on New Year’s morning provoked an angry exchanged between the defense and the prosecution.
Philadelphia Daily News January 9th, 2001

Ambler man gets reduced bail in assault case

Judge drops bail from $200,000 to $50,000
The Reporter July 18th, 2000

Trying to con the judge gets ex-con stiff term

Ex-con Harold Darden had a sick defense. He claimed he had gotten involved in a police shooting on July 24, 1998, because he had not wanted to be arrested for possession of a gun, and to be unable to care for his ailing girlfriend.
Philadelphia Daily News March 25th, 2000

24- year jail term leaves him smiling

Being sentenced to 24 to 77 years in jail would normally bring a guy close to tears. But Dale Foster, 22, laughed it off this week.
Philadelphia Daily News December 18th, 1999

He's guilty in photo finish

The prosecutor won his drug case in a photo finish. A police photo of the accused drug pusher.
Philadelphia Daily News June 17th, 1999

Teens may face adult trial in vicious attack

Ryan Guinop, 17, was in a coma for 15 days after being severely beaten on a North Philadelphia street on Jan. 10. Yesterday, Guinop, of Port Richmond, was in a rehabilitation center trying to regain his memory and learn how to use his body again.
Philadelphia Daily News February 20th, 1999

2 men to face trial in bus-stop holdups

Accused bus-stop robber Gerald Birch, 20, thinks he has the goods to go to college some day.
Philadelphia Daily News April 8th, 1998

Chauffeur 'preyed upon' his elderly boss

The 44-year-old chauffeur is accused of taking the wealthy 91-year-old Center City widow for a ride.
Philadelphia Daily News August 1st, 1997