Judge Takes Charges in McCotter Fraud Under Advisement

Mark Mandell represented Paul Seewald in Livonia District Court today.  Mr. Seewald is charged with 9 misdemeanor election fraud counts and one felony conspiracy count.

These charges stem from Mr. Seewald’s alleged connection to the possible fraud of nominating petition signatures for the reelection campaign of U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter.

At the Preliminary Exam on Thursday, Mr. Mandell called Congressman McCotter to the stand.  Mr. McCotter testified that Don Yowchuang, another defendant in the case, was the one who had been delegated the responsibility of collecting and filing the petition signatures with the Secretary of State.

During his closing argument, Mr. Mandell argued that the Attorney General had failed to show probable cause on the felony conspiracy charge against Mr. Seewald.  Probable cause is required for the case to go forward to trial.  After hearing the argument, Judge Sean Kavanagh decided to take the matter under advisement prior to making a ruling.

Mark Mandell, a partner at the law firm of Fausone Bohn, LLP in Northville, is defending Mr. Seewald against these fraud and conspiracy allegations.

If you have questions regarding fraud or other legal issues, contact Mark Mandell at 248.380.9976 or www.MichiganFraudLawyer.com.

To read the Detroit News article about the hearing, please visit:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121011/POLITICS02/210110432/1361/McCotter-to-testify-today-at-ex-campaign-staffer-s-hearing