OK - what are the thoughts on "comments w/in earshot of the jury"???
A Hynix ploy - for what possible real advantage?
If it really happened, who was the dummy?
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Hayes Stagner is my partner and he is attending the Rambus trial.
Stuart Steele
Hayes Stagner says: To All Rambus Investors:
I am a Rambus long who has been involved since 1999. I have attended a number of court proceedings in Virginia, Delaware, California and Washington, DC.
At the very start of this JURY trial, John Danforth, in his usual polite manner, asked that all Rambus investors be fastidious in not talking about the case, in any way, at any time, in or around the court. A few investors (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) have chosen to ignore not only Mr. Danforth's request, but several mentions by myself and others also in attendance.
At the close of Thursday's proceedings, Mr. Furniss, who represents Hynix, rose to tell Judge Whyte that “some members of the public” (Rambus investors are essentially the only ones there except lawyers, members of the press and analysts) had been overheard by Hynix lawyers talking about the case in the presence of Jurors. He asked that it be taken note of that this could be a very problematic situation that could cost both sides a great deal of money if the trial is tainted in any way. Our Mr. Stone chimed in fully supporting what Mr. Furniss said. Judge Whyte then said a few words himself about the importance of respecting the legal process.
I cannot fully describe, without using multiple expletives which might offend our more gentile readers how angry and embarrassed I am that we Rambus investors were admonished for our conduct in and around the court in San Jose. It is ESPECIALLY outrageous that it had to come from any SOB representing Hynix.
Let me share a few thoughts with some Rambus investors (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE).
1. This trial is about Judge Whyte, the jury and Rambus. IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU!
2. A repeat of this irresponsible behavior might even result in our being excluded from the court room.
3. We didn't come to this trial to listen to you. We came to listen and understand these critical proceedings.
4. There are many millions of dollars at stake for Rambus and therefore for us, the investors. Anything that might prejudice us or impede Mr. Stones work is outrageous.
5. After all we have been through; we should feel privileged to be before a brilliant, fair and honest judge. It is an insult to this fine and decent man not to respect his requests and to honor his court by acting in any way that would interfere with him perusing a just end to this trial.
I personally have a great deal of money invested in this company and some have a great deal more.
I ask all of you to support me in demanding that certain Rambus investors (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) either refrain from discussing the case in or around the court or get the hell out and go home.
Thank you.
Hayes Stagner
