Yurko Project Update

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Dear Yurko Supporter,

There are some important developments we want to share in this update.

We are awaiting the Evidentiary Hearing, scheduled for the week of 23 August

2004 (70 days to go). We are feeling the pressure, yet persevering.

The hearing will be held before Judge Alan Lawson, not a jury. The objective

of this hearing is to overturn the conviction. We are limited as to what

issues we can argue, which makes its scope much more narrow than a trial. As

of this writing, we have the following experts:

Prof. Joe W. DeRocher, JD (Professor of law, former chief Public Defender,

Orange/Osceola Cty. Fl)

Harold E. Buttram, MD, FAAEM (Environmental Medicine)

F. Yazbak, MD, FAAP (Pediatrician)

Horace B. Gardner, MD, JD (Forensic Ophthalmologist)

J. , MD (Chairman, Florida Medical Examines Commission-FLMEC)

Jon Throgmartin, MD (FLMEC) Mohammed A. Al-Bayati, PhD, DABT, DABVT

(Toxicologist, Pathologist) Prof. Jane M. Orient, MD, FACP (Internal

Medicine, Executive Director of Association of American Physicians and

Surgeons) Mark Strong, RN (Translife Organ Harvesting Coordinator)

(Juror)

is a juror from our trial who has recently asserted that, in

light of the new evidence, he believes the verdict should have been Not

Guilty. His testimony will not be part of evidence to be considered by

Judge Lawson, but will only be proffered to preserve the issue should an

appeal be necessary.

Note: We may add a forensic pathologist, a neuropathologist, and a pediatric

pharmacologist if funds, time, and circumstances permit.

The issues we will be arguing are the vaccine, iatrogeny, prosecutorial

misconduct, and the autopsy mistakes. Other issues could arise depending on

the direct examination of each witness.

Alan will be transferred to the Orange County Jail sometime before the

hearing. Security issues prevent us from knowing exactly when. His mail will

be forwarded and a notice sent out via email and posted on the website with

his new address as soon as we know it.

Aside from the expert witnesses, many supporters and others will be flying

into Orlando to attend the hearing. E. Kreider, RN, CPC, our Chief

Nurse Coordinator has an opportunity for very affordable lodging via

time-share condominiums she has secured. Interested parties should contact

her at:

susan.kreider@u...

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Unfortunately our lead attorney, Loren Rhoton, has had a very serious and

profoundly tragic personal challenge beyond his control, which will prevent

him from continuing his representation in the appeal. He will still serve as

an advisor, however, and our 2nd chair attorney, Fitzgibbons will be

assuming the 1st chair position forthwith. Ms Fitzgibbons is a former Orange

County (Orlando) prosecutor now in private practice with her own firm in the

Orlando area.

The State has contracted an expert named Tilelli, MD to testify on

their behalf. He is the only doctor they will present who did not testify at

the original trial.

Funding needs are critical. We are encouraging people to help raise monies

by appealing to their personal circle of influence. If you are interested in

fundraising ideas or have any of your own, contact Alan at

alanyurko@a...

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Thank you for your continued support!

Contact:

The Yurko Project

P.O. Box 585965

Orlando, Fl 32858-5965

Grateful,

Alan, Francine, and the YP staff

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