When well-known medical malpractice lawyer Stephen Snyder was convicted of attempted extortion, the Baltimore judicial system was faced with a case that has garnered widespread attention. After less than three hours of deliberation, a federal jury rendered the decision today, bringing a dramatic case to a fast end. The 77-year-old attorney is currently facing legal repercussions for his attempt to take $25 million from the University of Maryland Medical System, according to WBAL-TV.
WBAL-TV reports that the defendant, who opted to represent himself during the trial, insisted on his innocence the entire time, calling the case a “absolute made up case full of fraud.” Snyder described his trial as a tumultuous experience in which all of the witnesses, including himself, “lied about everything.” However, the jury found the defendant guilty on all eight criminal counts, including the primary allegation of attempted extortion and others related to Travel Act violations, thus this defense was met with suspicion. Snyder’s taped statements seemed to be exploited against him, expressing threats and financial demands, according to the evidence that was produced.
With the help of testimony from Sue Pinter, a UMMS executive, Snyder’s prosecution presented a convincing case. Pinter said, “Mr. Snyder was very clear, if we didn’t pay, I would be fired and he would go on this media campaign to destroy the hospital,” according to information from WBAL-TV. This testimony ran counter to Snyder’s assertion that his acts were morally righteous, law-abiding, and supported by attorneys—a position that the court did not support.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman reprimanded Snyder for his actions in the courtroom, which added to the legal drama. In an effort to uphold the integrity of the court, Judge Boardman convicted Snyder in contempt for “repeatedly and willfully” disobeying her explicit orders. Snyder’s final act of defiance, according to TheFOX Baltimore, was trying to start a mini-trial of UMMS in violation of clear directives not to do so. Because of this, the marshal’s staff had to detain him overnight to make sure he showed up for court and followed the law.
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