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fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump in closed-door session in Congress

Jack Smith defended prosecutorial decisions against President Trump, asserting evidence supported charges for election interference and classified-document retention without political bias.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

A Mess': Fox News' Andy McCarthy Slams the Trump Admin's Incoherent' Case Against James Comey

Prosecutorial errors and an unclear indictment threaten the government's case against James Comey and could risk the statute of limitations.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Judge denies bid to dismiss manslaughter case against former San Leandro police officer, chides grandstanding' by prosecutor

Judge refused to dismiss manslaughter charges against officer Jason Fletcher, clearing the way for a January trial in Steven Taylor's 2020 Walmart shooting.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is on a Losing Streak in Federal Courts

A Washington jury acquitted Sean Dunn of assault after comical testimony about mustard and onions, while judicial scrutiny mounts over prosecutorial handling of Comey.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 11.06.25 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include judges releasing detained immigrants under the Laken Riley Act, prosecutorial criticism, defense reform pushes, notable settlements, steady hiring, and institutional reinvention.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Lindsey the Insurance Lawyer's Disappearing Agreement to a Litigation Hold - emptywheel

Attorney General James' original request asked Judge Jamal Walker to order the government to do three things: Abstain from further extrajudicial statements like Lindsey's Signal stalking of Bower Follow rules and laws requiring prosecutors (and Federal employees generally) to retain their communications Create and maintain a log of all contact between any government attorney or agent on this case and any member of the news media
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fromemptywheel
1 month ago

A Tale of Three Footnotes for "Purported Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan" - emptywheel

Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan exchanged improper messages with journalist Anna Bower, prompting requests to limit public comment and seek her disqualification.
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fromemptywheel
2 months ago

"Sensitivities and Exposure:" Six Stupid Things about Lindsey Halligan's First Filing - emptywheel

Prosecutors filed a discovery motion that ignores a court order and seeks staggered deadlines to withhold evidence potentially relevant to Comey's vindictive-prosecution claim.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

Two senior Justice Department officials likely violated prosecutorial rules by reposting President Trump's comments about Luigi Mangione, risking sanctions and affecting the prosecution.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Witness in 2006 Miami murder case found alive

Prosecutors repeatedly told the court a key witness was dead, but the witness, Paul Conner, was found alive at his Louisville apartment.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Karen Read prosecutor, ex-trooper called to testify in another murder case. Here's why.

"Apparently, [Proctor] thinks he's above the law. He was served in hand. He was told to be here this morning. Instead, his attorney showed up and said he left on vacation on Saturday."
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