Crime and Justice
Investigations
Strengthening the Cooperation Bargain: A Call for Institutional Integrity
A major drug seizure, two federal districts, and a cooperator whose supporters say extraordinary assistance went unrecognized.
A major drug seizure, two federal districts, and a cooperator whose supporters say extraordinary assistance went unrecognized.
In a pivotal moment on Day 9 of the OneTaste federal trial, defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean took aim at the government’s portrayal of coercion and psychological manipulation by leading witness Max Pixley through a tightly controlled and revealing cross-examination.
On Tuesday May 13, day seven of the federal show trial U.S. v. Cherwitz and Daedone , the prosecution wheeled out another former OneTaste member to accuse the defendants of manipulation and abuse. But this time, the government’s witness brought more than just her grievances—she brought her own crimi
On the stand wrapping up on Monday, May 12 was Chris Hubbard—former OneTaste staffer, community member, and now, government witness number two. His testimony, like the government’s case, raised more questions than it answered.
Day five of the US v. Cherwitz and Daedone trial featured a striking conclusion to the government’s first witness testimony, with Rebecca Halpern admitting under cross-examination that she “actually [doesn’t] regret” her time at OneTaste – an admission that stands in stark contrast to the prosecutio
