Brent Swadley's sentencing delayed as judge denies bond and hearing requests

Oklahoma restaurant owner’s sentencing delayed as judge denies bond and hearing requests

Brent Swadley, convicted of defrauding Oklahoma, will remain in jail after a judge denied his requests for bond and a new hearing, delaying his sentencing to next Wednesday.

Brent Swadley, convicted of defrauding Oklahoma, will remain in jail after a judge denied his requests for bond and a new hearing, delaying his sentencing to next Wednesday.

Brent Swadley, convicted of defrauding Oklahoma, will remain in jail after a judge denied his requests for bond and a new hearing, delaying his sentencing to next Wednesday.

Brent Swadley, the restaurant owner convicted of defrauding Oklahoma, will remain in jail after a judge denied his requests for bond and a new hearing during a packed courtroom session Thursday.

Swadley’s attorneys argued that the Oklahoma attorney general’s office improperly accessed and listened to privileged attorney-client jail calls. The state countered that Swadley and his attorneys were aware the calls were being recorded and continued those conversations without taking steps to ensure privacy.

Judge Susan Stallings sided with the state, denying the request for an evidentiary hearing.

“The defense was responsible for protecting those privileged calls,” Stallings said.

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Swadley’s legal team also sought bond, citing his declining health and arguing he should not remain behind bars. Stallings denied that request as well, meaning Swadley will stay in jail.

The judge did grant Swadley’s request for more time before sentencing, which is now scheduled for next Wednesday at 9 a.m.

After the hearing, Swadley’s attorneys said they were disappointed with the rulings and would continue pursuing legal options.

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“We remain concerned about the handling of attorney-client communications,” the attorneys said.

The Oklahoma attorney general’s office said the judge made the correct decision in denying both the evidentiary hearing and bond requests.