Joe Fortt's Sentencing Delayed

Former Bakersfield dispensary owner Joseph Fortt was not sentenced on
Monday, as originally scheduled. Up until last minute, it was uncertain
whether he would be transported from the hospital to the courtroom for the
hearing. Joe, who is battling pneumonia, was ultimately unable to make his
appearance, and his sentencing was postponed. His case is on the calendar
again on March 5th, 2007, at 9am in front of Judge Anthony Ishii at 2500
Tulare Street in Fresno, CA. If Joe's attorney is able to get the necessary
declarations in order, Joe may be sentenced in absentia at this time.

Another federal medical marijuana case to follow is that of Joe's partner,
Dau Venh Lieng, who is scheduled for sentencing this spring. His hearing
is set for May 14th, 2007, at 9am in front of Judge Anthony Ishii at 2500
Tulare Street in Fresno, CA.

For more on both defendants, read the report on the Medical Marijuana of
America website: https://medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/47/1/