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fromCentral Current
2 weeks 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.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Boston

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.
NYC politics
fromCentral Current
2 weeks 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.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Boston

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.
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#sentencing
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week 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.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week 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
fromNew York Post
1 week 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.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week 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.
more#sentencing
#judicial-integrity
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual Harassment

Yujin Choi was disbarred for framing a colleague and falsifying evidence, undermining trust in the legal system.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Boston food

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual Harassment

Yujin Choi was disbarred for framing a colleague and falsifying evidence, undermining trust in the legal system.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Boston food

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.
more#judicial-integrity
#legal-proceedings
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fromBoston.com
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Diddy may ask a judge to drop his sex trafficking case because the Bureau of Prisons took pictures of his to-do list

Defense lawyers argue Sean Combs' cell raid was improper; they may seek dismissal of the sex-trafficking case due to breaches of attorney-client confidentiality.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Diddy may ask a judge to drop his sex trafficking case because the Bureau of Prisons took pictures of his to-do list

Defense lawyers argue Sean Combs' cell raid was improper; they may seek dismissal of the sex-trafficking case due to breaches of attorney-client confidentiality.
more#legal-proceedings
#justice-department
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump probes can de-weaponize the justice system -starting with Alvin Bragg's Daniel Penny case

Daniel Penny's acquittal underscores concerns about prosecutorial overreach, particularly regarding politically charged cases.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump probes can de-weaponize the justice system -starting with Alvin Bragg's Daniel Penny case

Daniel Penny's acquittal underscores concerns about prosecutorial overreach, particularly regarding politically charged cases.
more#justice-department
#supreme-court
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
2 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital Case

The Supreme Court allows Brenda Andrew to challenge her death sentence due to unfair trial concerns over prejudicial evidence.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Law

True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court

Richard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
2 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital Case

The Supreme Court allows Brenda Andrew to challenge her death sentence due to unfair trial concerns over prejudicial evidence.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court

Richard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
more#supreme-court
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Writing

70 years ago, California executed a woman. Marcia Clark's new book calls it unjust.

Barbara Graham's case exemplifies media bias and prosecutorial misconduct in the 1950s, leading to a wrongful conviction.
#wrongful-conviction
US news
fromWashington Post
5 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.
US news
fromWashington Post
5 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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fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mayor Adams' lawyers ask judge to sanction prosecutors, toss indictment over alleged press leaks | amNewYork

Federal prosecutors are accused of leaking grand jury evidence, affecting public perception and judicial integrity regarding trial proceedings involving Mayor Eric Adams.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
San Francisco

Judge weighs whether to dismiss 'Rust' armorer's conviction in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin

Gutierrez-Reed seeks dismissal of her conviction citing prosecutorial failures.
Alec Baldwin's shooting incident highlights potential flaws in set safety protocols.
Judge Sommer's reconsideration may set a precedent for similar cases.
Law
fromABA Journal
8 months ago

Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judge

The sending of nude photos by a prosecutor to a federal judge prompted allegations of ethical misconduct and attempts to influence judicial recusal.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 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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