United States v. Furrow

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS FOR ABUSE OF THE GRAND JURY

MANELLA, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Criminal defendant Buford O’Neal Furrow, Jr. (“Defendant”) is facing criminal prosecution for the August 10, 1999 killing of a U.S. postal worker, Joseph Ileto, the shooting of five individuals at the North Valley Jewish Community Center (“NVJCC”), and various firearms offenses. The initial indictment was issued on August 19, 1999 — nine days after commission of the charged crimes. It contained only three counts: murder of a federal employee (18 U.S.C. § 1114); use of a firearm in…