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Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon's court crisis

Oregon faces a public defender shortage, causing significant delays and hardships for defendants awaiting legal representation.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Amid attorney shortage, Alameda County program ensuring defendants get represented in court sees leadership shakeup

Andrea Zambrana no longer leads Alameda County's Court Appointed Attorneys Program amid a lawyer shortage that delayed prosecutions and left defendants waiting weeks.
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Luigi Mangione's lawyers ask judge to remove shackles, bulletproof vest in state court | amNewYork

Mangione's legal team argues that the current security measures during court appearances are unnecessary and fuel public prejudice, jeopardizing his right to a fair trial.
Black Lives Matter
Podcast
fromVulture
11 months ago

Menendez Brothers Lawyer Mark Gergaros Gets His Moment in Diddy's Trial

Mark Geragos faced backlash from Judge Subramanian for his controversial remarks critiquing the prosecution during Diddy's trial.
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