The Golden Lounge

[janice shell]

Defendant E. Douglas Mitchell, who was convicted in May 2004 after a two-week trial, died on June 30, 2004. Under the law in the 11th Circuit, the court must dismiss an indictment when a defendant dies before completion of an appeal. The court dismissed Mitchell's indictment on August 9, 2004. Thus, there will be no order of restitution for Mitchell's victims.

Very tough luck for the victims.