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| KEY
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| THE COMPLAINT |
| Criminal Complaint |
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The criminal complaint charging Chmura and friend Robert Gessert describes in vivid detail the account of what allegedly happened at the April 9, 2000 prom party by both men's accusers. (May 12, 2000)
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| Complaint Dismissal Motion |
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Defense contends that the detailed criminal complaint charging Chmura should be dismissed. (May 18, 2000)
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| THE STAR WITNESS |
| Michael Kleber's Statement |
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This five-page handwritten statement by one of the teens at the party alleges that Chmura's accuser smiled and entered the bathroom knowing that the tight end was in there (April 11, 2000)
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| Kleber's Amended Statement |
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According to this sheriff's report — taken after Kleber feared being charged with underage drinking — the teen says that he doesn't remember much of what he said in his first statement (May 15, 2000)
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| Letter from Kleber's Lawyer |
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In this letter to both the prosecution and defense, Kleber's lawyer says that his client's "most accurate" recollection was his first statement. (Dec. 20, 2000)
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| Police Report |
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The excerpts from the initial police report outlines statements made by Kleber and some other students present at the party.
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| THE ATTORNEYS |
| Contempt of Court Motion |
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Complete with affidavits from defense lawyers and investigator, this motion seeks to hold prosecutors in contempt of court for leaking information that was sealed. (Nov. 3, 2000)
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| Gerard Boyle's Affidavit |
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Defense attorney Gerard Boyle's signed statement says that the district attorney taped a conversation with him without his knowledge (Sept. 9, 2000)
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| Supplement Record Motion |
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This filing, which centers around statements made to the media by prosecutors, includes a letter from defense lawyer Gerard Boyle to prosecutor Paul Bucher, warning Bucher to never "dare call me a liar again." (Nov. 6, 2000)
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| DA's Letter |
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This response from Bucher to Boyle charges the defense attorney's previous letters are "ramblings by yourself." (Nov. 20, 2000)
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| "Vindictiveness" Motion |
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Revealing insight into the battle between defense lawyers and prosecutors, the defense asks to reopen a hearing surrounding recordings prosecutors said existed to prove that additional charges weren't filed against Chmura out of vindictiveness. (October 9, 2000)
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| Defense's Letter |
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Defense lawyer Gerald Boyle tells Bucher to be prepared to take the stand in the trial pertaining to witness Michael Kleber's statements. (Nov. 10, 2000)
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| Offer of Proof |
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In this motion, the district attorney's office says there is no conflict of interest on the part of prosecutors as alleged by the defense (Jan. 3, 2001)
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| OTHER MOTIONS |
| Blood Evidence Motion |
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In this motion, the defense alleges that blood drawn from Chmura's accuser was not tested for key evidence that may be helpful to the former football player. (Oct. 20, 2000)
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| Motion to Dismiss for Insufficiency |
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The defense alleges that there's insufficient evidence to charge Mark Chmura with sexual assault and child enticement, and asks the court to dismiss the case. (July 3, 2000)
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| Change of Venue |
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Citing Chmura's celebrity and extensive publicity surrounding the case, the defense asks to move the trial out of Waukesha County. (June 23, 2000)
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| Motion to Sever Defendants |
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Mark Chmura asks to be tried separately from co-defendant Robert Gessert. (May 19, 2000)
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