The time has come

In the matter of Carol Champommier vs. The United States of America, et al....

The trial begins next week.  This trial will be tried by a judge as the case has been brought before the Court under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). That Act mandates a bench trial. This means a jury will not be deciding if these DEA Agents were negligent and reckless when they shot and killed Zac.

As this will be a bench trial, it should go very quickly. According to estimates, it should take about seven days in total. Opening statements should start on the first day of trial and then testimony will follow pretty quickly. Likely, the civilian witnesses will testify followed by the shooters and then the experts, although the schedule is not yet firm.

We would like to encourage as many of Zac's friends to attend in a show of support for Zac and Carol. Here are the details:

When: Tuesday, March 26th

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Where: 312 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-4701,
16th floor, room 1600.

The Honorable Judge Michael Fitzgerald will be presiding.

Directions

Approaching Downtown on the Northbound 101 Freeway:

Travel north on the 101 Freeway. Exit on Alameda Street and turn left. Go two blocks and turn right on Temple Street. Go two blocks and make a right on Main Street. Courthouse is on your left hand side.

Approaching Downtown on the Southbound 101 Freeway:

Travel south on the 101 Freeway. Exit on Temple Street and turn left. Go four stop lights to Spring Street. The courthouse is located on the northeast corner of Temple and Spring Street.


Parking:

One hour metered parking is available on Temple Street between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

There are also parking lots available at the following locations:

Spring St. and Arcadia St. (one block from courthouse)
Main St. and Arcadia St. (one block from courthouse)
Los Angeles Mall Parking Lot - Los Angeles St. and Temple St. (underground parking, enter on Los Angeles St., across the street from courthouse)
Main St. and Macy St. (across from Olvera Street, 2 blocks from courthouse)

Metro Information:

Ride Metrolink Ventura County Line [UNION STATION] heading south

From: CHATSWORTH STATION/10046 OLD DEPOT PLAZA RD Leaves: 07:02AM
To: UNION STATION/800 N ALAMEDA ST Arrives: 07:50AM

Pay $9.25 + keep Media for next vehicle *METROLINK tickets must be purchased BEFORE boarding *, Monthly Pass: $243.25

Ride Metro Rail Red Line [NORTH HOLLYWOOD STATION] heading west
From: UNION STATION Lv: 07:57AM
To: CIVIC CENTER STATION Ar: 07:59AM

Additional Information
Total cash fare = $9.25
Trip time is about 57 minutes.
Trip distance is about 29.24 miles.
*All times are approximate. Traffic and weather can cause delays.
Please allow extra time for boarding and alighting.

Web Links:

United States Courthouse--Spring Street

Metrolink