Professor Clark Furlow spoke with Chris Tisch of the St. Petersburg Times about what to expect next in the Judge Brandt Downey story. The JQC recommended that Judge Downey step down in December because of a series of unprofessional actions, including allegedly sexually harassing attorneys, trolling pornographic web sites, and ignoring evidence in a murder trial that a juror fell asleep during trial.

Professor Charles Rose spoke with Newschannel 8 about what effect suppression of the confession might have on the Couey case.

Professor Charles Rose spoke with Denise White in the Fox 13 studios in Tampa about developments in the John Couey case, including the recent decision about withholding Couey's confession to murdering Jessica Lunsford as evidence in the trial.

Professor Luz Nagle talked with Carrie Weimar, St. Petersburg Times, for background on a story about battling drug cartels for her piece about the impact of the federal case in Tampa involving Cali drug cartel and Joaquin Valencia-Trujillo.

Professor Paul Boudreaux spoke with the Orlando Sentinel about a story involving the struggle between local government/residents and expansion/development.

Professor Rose spoke with John Frank at the St Petersburg Times regarding the evolving John Couey case and an upcoming motion hearing.

Professor Charles Rose spoke with the AP in Washington, D.C. about the Supreme Court ruling against President Bush on Guantanamo military tribunals. The story ran at the Washington Post and various national and international outlets.

Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Bruce Alpert with the New Orleans Times-Picayune about the Bill Jefferson case.

Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Eric Zorn at the Chicago Tribune about mail fraud in a case about fraud at City Hall.

Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with the Wall Street Journal online for the story, "Court Says Prosecutors Pressure White-Collar Defendants Unfairly," which posted on the WSJ site today.

Professor Darryl Wilson spoke with Erin Ailworth, Orlando Sentinel, to offer insights into a case in DeBary involving a battle between local government/residents and a developer who wants to build 400 homes near a lake and trailer park. DeBary's residents are struggling against expansion and building while the developer has asked a judge to review a decision to refuse a zoning claim.

Professor Charles Rose was selected by Court TV today to provide extended legal commentary on the upcoming high-profile John Couey trial beginning in July. Couey, a registered sex offender, confessed to killing Jessica Lunsford last year.