Special Reports » Blackwell Case

Subscribe

Judge refuses to dismiss Blackwell-related suit against Victoria

  • Print
  • •
  • •
  • Post a Comment
  • •
  • Favorite
  • •
  • Report an error Report error
    • Thank you for your submission.
      Error report or correction
      Contact name (optional) Contact phone/e-mail (optional)  
      Sending report
    • Close
  • •
  • Originally published June 10, 2008 at 5:42 p.m., updated June 10, 2008 at 5:42 p.m.

Advocate staff report A federal judge had denied the city of Victoria's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by Michael Buchanek claiming his civil rights were violated during the March 2006 investigation into the death of Sally Blackwell. Buchanek, a former captain with the Victoria's sheriff's office, has also sued the county and law enforcement. He is represented by Rex L. Easley Jr. of Cole, Cole and Easley. The city filed a motion to dismiss on April 4 citing the suit failed to state a claim. Federal district judge John Rainey dismissed the motion on April 8. Easley has said officers had no probable cause in issuing a search warrant of Buchanek's home during the investigation. Jeffrey Grimsinger, 25, pleaded guilty to her murder on Jan. 11.


Sign Up
CLOSE

  • Print
  • •
  • •
  • Post a Comment
  • •
  • Favorite
  • •
  • Report an error Report error
    • Thank you for your submission.
      Error report or correction
      Contact name (optional) Contact phone/e-mail (optional)  
      Sending report
    • Close
  • •