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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

'Unethical' or 'Shady'?: Accusations fly in manslaughter case against San Leandro officer

Allegations arose against a former prosecutor for manipulating expert witness opinions in the manslaughter case of ex-officer Jason Fletcher.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

NY Prosecutor Who Pulled Rank Over A Traffic Stop Gets Reprimanded, Plans To Retire - Above the Law

Speed limits are essential for public safety, and special treatment for violations is unacceptable.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Murder convictions imperiled as scrutiny of embattled Oakland police homicide detective grows

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office conceded that parts of what jurors used to find Steven Buggs guilty of murder appeared to be plagued by evidentiary problems, amid allegations that Tran may have coerced a teenager into pointing the finger at Buggs during an unrecorded interview.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Karen Read lawyer Alan Jackson lambasts prosecutors in fiery statement

The retrial of Karen Read reveals serious accusations of prosecutorial misconduct, igniting conflicts between defense and prosecution.
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fromABA Journal
2 months ago

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein asks judge to toss tax charges, suppress statement about $968K in cash

Tom Goldstein challenges tax charges against him, arguing legal errors and inappropriate tactics by the DOJ in court filings.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Letitia James Is Caught in a War of Her Own Making

Letitia James' actions as NY Attorney General are seen as politically motivated targeting of Donald Trump.
The legal conflict between James and Trump represents a dangerous cycle of retribution.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

10 Years, No Clear Evidence: Urge Newsom to Pardon Tory Lanez | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The prosecution's handling of Tory Lanez's case has raised questions about fairness in sentencing, particularly given the legal enhancements applied, which many believe to be excessive for this specific case.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing

Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue for dismissal of murder charges based on double jeopardy claims.
They seek to exclude evidence from his arrest, questioning the validity of his statements.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid-trial, won't bring contempt charges against agent

The charges against Martell-Lebron were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct related to his detention by ICE during trial.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Punchline ex-Rep. George Santos 'not genuinely remorseful' DOJ says ahead of fraud's sentencing

Santos displays defiance and lack of genuine remorse ahead of sentencing for federal crimes.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Judge to weigh Menedez brothers' fate after family bashed 'cruel' DA they claim put their aunt in the hospital

The Menendez brothers may have their sentences reduced after 35 years amidst controversy over a courtroom display of graphic crime scene photos.
NYC politics
fromCentral Current
3 months ago

Who Do Prosecutors Blame for Wrongful Convictions? Apparently Not Themselves.

Systemic official misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in New York.
Conviction Integrity Units in New York fail to effectively address wrongful convictions.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Boston judge holds ICE agent in contempt after man detained mid-trial

The judge dismissed the case due to ICE detaining the defendant during trial, condemning prosecutorial misconduct.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: So Many Legal Ethics Headlines, Engaging In Democracy, Ethics Jobs & More - Above the Law

The legal ethics landscape is evolving, marked by significant cases and landmark decisions impacting lawyers and judges.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Livestream: Karen Read back in court following contentious hearing, motion to dismiss

Karen Read's retrial begins soon, centered on accusations of prosecutorial misconduct and claims of defense team innocence in court proceedings.
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fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Mayor Adams' lawyer asks federal judge to drop charges with prejudice,' citing leak of Sassoon letter | amNewYork

Mayor Adams' attorney urges dismissal of corruption case due to prejudicial leaks by prosecutors.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Eric Adams' lawyers call for NYC corruption case to be tossed because DOJ letter leaks were 'prosecutorial misconduct'

Mayor Adams' criminal case should be dismissed due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct and damaging leaks from federal prosecutors.
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fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

SCOTUS Vacated Murder Conviction for Death-Row Inmate Richard Glossip

The Supreme Court vacated Richard Glossip's death sentence due to withheld evidence impacting the trial's integrity.
New evidence revealed serious issues with the testimony of the key witness against Glossip.
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fromemptywheel
5 months ago

The Law Is Bigger Than The Bullies - emptywheel

The proper response to legal misconduct is not just internal remedies, but potentially appointing a special counsel for further investigation.
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fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Texas judge says death row inmate is innocent in daughter's death

Melissa Lucio's death sentence is challenged after a judge found evidence was withheld in her case, paving the way for possible exoneration.
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fromWashington Post
11 months ago

Georgia judge denies defense motion for mistrial in Young Thug YSL case

Judge denies mistrial motion in Young Thug's trial despite defense claims of legal compromise.
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