Trump and Allies Assail Conviction With Faulty Claims
Former President Trump and his loyalists reject guilty verdict, criticize judge and legal system, perpetuating false claims to discredit the trial. [ more ]
Trump Wants to Prosecute Biden. He Also Thinks Presidents Deserve Immunity.
Former President Trump's argument for immunity from charges highlights the irony of his own threats to use the legal system for political revenge. [ more ]
Trump Wants to Prosecute Biden. He Also Thinks Presidents Deserve Immunity.
Former President Trump's argument for immunity from charges highlights the irony of his own threats to use the legal system for political revenge. [ more ]
If the Jury Convicts, Trump's Future Will Be in Judge Merchan's Hands
The jury decides Trump's guilt; Judge Merchan decides post-verdict outcomes, including bail, sentencing, and potential incarceration or probation, with significant political implications. [ more ]
If the Jury Convicts, Trump's Future Will Be in Judge Merchan's Hands
The jury decides Trump's guilt; Judge Merchan decides post-verdict outcomes, including bail, sentencing, and potential incarceration or probation, with significant political implications. [ more ]
Freed murder convict sues Chicago over eyewitness who turned out to be blind
Darien Harris was wrongfully convicted of murder in Chicago due to unreliable testimony, spending over a decade in prison before being exonerated. [ more ]
Judge vacates conviction of man whose identity was stolen in 'Kafkaesque' case
A man's wrongful conviction was vacated after his real identity thief pleaded guilty, showcasing a Kafkaesque situation in the criminal justice system. [ more ]
Freed murder convict sues Chicago over eyewitness who turned out to be blind
Darien Harris was wrongfully convicted of murder in Chicago due to unreliable testimony, spending over a decade in prison before being exonerated. [ more ]
Judge vacates conviction of man whose identity was stolen in 'Kafkaesque' case
A man's wrongful conviction was vacated after his real identity thief pleaded guilty, showcasing a Kafkaesque situation in the criminal justice system. [ more ]
Plea deal may keep Miami-Dade man accused of child sex crimes off registry. Victim perturbed
Counselor Keisha Etienne, who guided abused children through trauma, dealt with childhood sexual assault and felt let down by the legal system. [ more ]
The initial decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in 2015 was questioned, leading to later charges based on new evidence and public pressure. [ more ]
Plea deal may keep Miami-Dade man accused of child sex crimes off registry. Victim perturbed
Counselor Keisha Etienne, who guided abused children through trauma, dealt with childhood sexual assault and felt let down by the legal system. [ more ]
The initial decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in 2015 was questioned, leading to later charges based on new evidence and public pressure. [ more ]
Louth judge dismisses drink driving charge after listening back to audio recording of garda's evidence
The accused faced charges of drink driving and dangerous driving but had the case dismissed due to lack of clarity on the specific time of driving. [ more ]
Louth judge dismisses drink driving charge after listening back to audio recording of garda's evidence
The accused faced charges of drink driving and dangerous driving but had the case dismissed due to lack of clarity on the specific time of driving. [ more ]
I couldn't do it any more': family lawyers quit amid burnout and pain of billing DV victims
Family lawyers working with domestic violence victims face burnout and stress due to billing vulnerable clients high fees, leading many to leave the profession long-term. [ more ]
Opinion: Weinstein conviction reversal will create a chilling effect
The recent decision by New York's highest court to reverse Harvey Weinstein's conviction has a chilling effect on justice for sexual assault survivors. [ more ]
Opinion: Weinstein conviction reversal will create a chilling effect
The recent decision by New York's highest court to reverse Harvey Weinstein's conviction has a chilling effect on justice for sexual assault survivors. [ more ]
Opinion | Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars
Harvey Weinstein's convictions were overturned due to legal technicalities, raising questions about the judicial process and survivor testimonies. [ more ]
Ashley Judd, others express dismay at Weinstein retrial DW 04/25/2024
The New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction for a new trial due to serious errors and invalid testimonies, leaving many dismayed and survivors potentially having to testify again. [ more ]
Opinion | Cyrus Vance: What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars
Harvey Weinstein's convictions were overturned due to legal technicalities, raising questions about the judicial process and survivor testimonies. [ more ]
Ashley Judd, others express dismay at Weinstein retrial DW 04/25/2024
The New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction for a new trial due to serious errors and invalid testimonies, leaving many dismayed and survivors potentially having to testify again. [ more ]
Exclusion of Jewish Jurors Prompts Review of California Death Row Cases
Prejudice notes made during jury selection in a murder trial may lead to convictions being tossed out, impacting California's death row cases. [ more ]
Fairness, a Trump obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection for His Criminal Trial
Donald J. Trump often views the world in terms of fairness, believing he is treated unfairly by news outlets, political rivals, and prosecutors. [ more ]
Exclusion of Jewish Jurors Prompts Review of California Death Row Cases
Prejudice notes made during jury selection in a murder trial may lead to convictions being tossed out, impacting California's death row cases. [ more ]
Fairness, a Trump obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection for His Criminal Trial
Donald J. Trump often views the world in terms of fairness, believing he is treated unfairly by news outlets, political rivals, and prosecutors. [ more ]
Heartless scammers and conmen to watch out for in south London
Some individuals may exploit vulnerable individuals to feed their addictions, as seen in cases of stealing savings and administering fake vaccines to the elderly. [ more ]
Six of NYC migrant squatter crew set loose without bail after gun and drug bust as neighbors detail chaos on Bronx block
Gun-toting, drug-dealing migrant squatters in Bronx released without bail, causing distress to the neighborhood.
Multiple individuals involved in criminal activities were allowed supervised release or released on recognizance despite serious charges and weapons found. [ more ]
Six of NYC migrant squatter crew set loose without bail after gun and drug bust as neighbors detail chaos on Bronx block
Gun-toting, drug-dealing migrant squatters in Bronx released without bail, causing distress to the neighborhood.
Multiple individuals involved in criminal activities were allowed supervised release or released on recognizance despite serious charges and weapons found. [ more ]
Appeals court clears convicted Miami-Dade cop of lying, battering young Black woman
The appeals court overturned the conviction of a Miami-Dade officer due to inability to prove intent in falsifying an arrest form and battery against a young black woman. [ more ]
Court in Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, His Lawyer Says
A dissident rapper, Toomaj Salehi, has been sentenced to death in Iran for releasing music supporting antigovernment demonstrations, prompting global condemnation. [ more ]
Court in Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, His Lawyer Says
A dissident rapper, Toomaj Salehi, has been sentenced to death in Iran for releasing music supporting antigovernment demonstrations, prompting global condemnation. [ more ]
Federal Court Declares North Carolina Racist Voting Law Unconstitutional
A federal court in North Carolina ruled a racist voter prosecution law as unconstitutional, preventing felony charges for unknowingly voting with prior felony convictions. [ more ]
The Elle Woods effect: Good looking lawyers have more success in court
Good-looking lawyers have a higher chance of winning cases and receiving favorable rulings from judges.
Perceived attractiveness impacts lawyers' success rates regardless of gender or experience level, with slight advantages for attractive female lawyers. [ more ]
Access To Court Records Should Be Free For Everyone
Court records in some states are costly to access, unlike others where they are typically free for both lawyers and the public.
Transparency in the legal system is essential, and access to court records should be free to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved. [ more ]
Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off
California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias. [ more ]
Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off
California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias. [ more ]