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Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds

Maduro's legal team argues US government blocking Venezuelan funds for his legal defense violates his Sixth Amendment right to counsel of choice, demanding case dismissal.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Maduro's lawyer claims the US is preventing Venezuela from paying for his defense

U.S. Treasury sanctions prevent Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal defense fees, raising constitutional concerns about his Sixth Amendment rights.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Attorneys allege Rikers staff prevents them from speaking with detained clients amNewYork

A correction officer forged an incarcerated person's signature to prevent a defense counsel meeting, while attorneys report fabricated refusals and lengthy delays at Rikers Island.
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