Justice Medina On Defensive After Fire That Destroyed His Home Declared Arson
Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina, a Republican, is clearly on the defensive and dodging suspicion after a fire that destroyed his Houston home was declared arson:
The district attorney won’t comment on whether Medina is a suspect in the June fire that destroyed his $309,000 home. But Medina’s attorney denies he had involvement, pointing out the Medina’s had let their homeowners insurance policy lapse, meaning losses from the fire weren’t covered.
“If you burn down your house intentionally, you would make sure you would profit from it financially or cover any damages you would incur,” attorney Terry W. Yates said.
Medina, 49, and his wife, Francisca, have testified before a grand jury, which is deciding whether charges will be filed in the case.
Authorities last month disclosed that the fire was set intentionally, and also some troubling aspect’s of Medina’s financial history that included an attempt to foreclose on their home because of missed mortgage payments.
One must admit, though, as damning as all this looks for Medina, the fact that he testified before a grand jury probably means he wasn’t involved. After all, when attorneys have clients who are likely guilty, they usually advise them to stay the hell away from grand juries.
On the other hand, you’d think if a state supreme court justice wasn’t a suspect, someone would say so at the risk of being accused of playing politics:
Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal said more evidence is being gathered and he expects the case will continue being presented to a grand jury. Rosenthal said he called Medina and asked him to testify.
“I said that you are not being questioned as a suspect,” Rosenthal said. “That is different from saying he is not a suspect.” Asked for further clarification on whether Medina is a suspect, Rosenthal said he couldn’t comment.
And, the other side of that coin:
But Yates said he’s been assured by authorities his client is not a suspect.
Of course, when law enforcement isn’t talking, you can say pretty much anything you want.
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