June 19, 2014 - Northern District of Illinois Sets Evidentiary Hearing on 2255 Habeas Petition

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Division, set an evidentiary hearing for Mr. Kent's client Li Xin Wu, on a 2255 habeas petition filed by Mr. Kent challenging among other matters the inadequacy of Mr. Wu's English comprehension and the impact that had on his representation and decision to take his case to trial rather than enter a plea.  The hearing is set for June 19, 2014 in Chicago. The hearing has been continued and no new date set yet.