Federal Government Corruption

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What Happens in a Federal Criminal Case?

May 27, 2022

Page Pate explains what happens in a federal criminal case Attorney Page Pate explains what happens when someone has been arrested and charged in a federal criminal case. Page walks through the usual steps, discussing the timing and procedures, and helps explain what to expect when facing a federal criminal indictment. If you or someone […]

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Law Enforcement Now Using Wiretaps for Facebook, Instagram

August 10, 2021

Investigators in at least one state have sought and received court authorization to wiretap communication apps and social media sites rather than traditional landlines or cell phones. Popular social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram (which is now owned by Facebook) have continually been updated over the years to add new ways people can […]

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Michael Flynn Sentencing Report

January 18, 2019

TRANSCRIPT: Jim: Joining us now, CNN legal analyst, Page Pate, and chief investigative correspondent for Yahoo News, Michael Isikoff. Michael, if I could begin with you. You, of course, have been following the Russia investigation from the very beginning here. Focusing on Flynn for a moment, it was interesting, in mid-September, the last we had […]

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Page Pate argues motion to suppress in federal bribery case

May 1, 2018

For over 20 years, Pate & Johnson has been representing individuals charged in serious criminal cases in federal court. When the media takes an interest in these cases, they will sometimes discuss them in the news. The Augusta Chronicle reported on the case of Colonel Anthony Roper and his wife, Audra Roper, who were charged […]

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Page Pate gives “passionate” closing argument in federal corruption trial

December 16, 2014

Defense attorney Page Pate gives a “passionate and emotional closing argument” in federal court during a public corruption case against a former county chief magistrate judge.

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