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In January, Michael Stewart holds a photo of his son Matthew David Stewart, who is accused of shooting six police officers and killing one. The family had resumed raising funds for Matthew's defense but stopped after being reached by the Standard-Examiner on Monday and told that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection was looking into the issue. Michael Stewart has filed the appropriate paperwork to raise funds, but the application has not been approved. (Associated Press file photo)

Stewarts family starts, stops, starts, stops website fundraising effort following state warnings

Last updated Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7:28am

OGDEN — The father of Matthew David Stewart abruptly stopped renewed fundraising efforts on a website Monday night for his son’s legal defense against capital murder charges following warnings of possible fines from the state.

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Website seeks to raise funds for Stewart defense

Last updated Friday, February 17, 2012 - 10:23am

 

OGDEN — Besides attorneys, Matthew David Stewart now has a website to help him with his murder trial.

Stewart faces the prospect of the death penalty if convicted of killing Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom during a shootout on Jan. 4.

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Leah Hogsten/Pool photo Matthew David Stewart, 37, appears Tuesday before Judge Noel Hyde in 2nd District Court in Ogden. Prosecutors have charged Stewart with one count of capital murder, seven counts of attempted aggravated murder, and marijuana cultivation after a deadly Jan. 4 shootout at his Ogden home.

Stewart's lawyer fights to stay on case as judge appoints two replacement defenders

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:43pm

OGDEN -- A judge appointed two public defenders for accused police-shooter Matthew David Stewart on Tuesday while prosecutors asked his paid attorney to withdraw from the case.

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Defense attorney seeks funds for Stewart investigator

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:12pm

OGDEN -- The defense is asking Weber County to pay $10,000 for an investigator for Matthew David Stewart.

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ACLU: Criminal defense underfunded in Utah

Last updated Friday, August 26, 2011 - 1:27pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah says the state isn't providing adequate criminal defense for poor defendants.

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