The attorney of James Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch, gave a statement during a bond hearing, in which James was accused of predatory behavior. Many attorneys were surprised at the unusual move by allowing James to speak and the allegations against him.
Former CFO of an Iowa corporation, David John Ellick, pleads guilty to defrauding the company and faces up to 20 years in jail and a fine of up to $250,000.
Attorney Benjamin Waters made an unusual move by allowing his client Ellick Murdoch to speak for himself at a bond hearing. Waters argued for a high bond due to Murdoch's prior relationships with alleged victims and his drug addiction.