Attorneys For Woodland Woman Accused of Murder Seek Police Personnel Files
Lawyers for Susan Hoskins, accused of shooting to death her husband Bryan Hoskins last August, are seeking unspecified evidence of police misconduct in the case.
At a brief conference in Yolo Superior Court before Judge David Reed on March 18, J. Tony Serra, a well-known civil rights lawyer and war tax resister from San Francisco, announced he will file a “Pitchess Motion,” which is a formal request for information contained in a law enforcement officer’s personnel file. Such information could include complaints against the officer that may have been lodged against him or her.
With fellow defense attorney Shannan Dugan at his side, Serra did not identify the officers his motion targets, or why he believes police misconduct may have influenced the outcome of the Hoskins case. Judge Reed indicated he will consider Serra’s motion on April 17. That is when the defense lawyers and prosecutor Carolyn Palumbo will also discuss subpoenas regarding medical records and other documents concerning Ms. Hoskins and her late husband.
Susan Hoskins in court
Susan Hoskins, 59, is accused of shooting her husband in the chest on the night of Aug. 3, 2014, during an apparent argument at the couple’s Knollwood Drive condominium. The former Woodland Healthcare nurse has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and unlawful use of a firearm. The case is set for trial starting June 22.
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