In Re: People v. Hochwender, Mark (Honorable Stephen Groome)

The petitioner seeks relief from the trial court’s order of December 2, 2024.

On December 6, 2024, the Supreme Court issued an order to show cause why the trial court did not err in prohibiting the prosecution from introducing any of the victim’s journal statements into evidence, as a discovery sanction.  The respondent is directed to file a written answer by January 3, 2025.  The petitioner has 21 days from receipt of the answer to reply.