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fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

The Unraveling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Witness the rapid unraveling of the Justice Department's case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. This one slid under the radar, coinciding as it did with the outbreak of military conflict in the Middle East.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago
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Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen Emmarae Gervasi was ID'd in 'suggestive' photo mishap: attorney

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen Emmarae Gervasi was ID'd in 'suggestive' photo mishap: attorney

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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A family was awarded $1.5 million after US border officers wrongfully detained their 9-year-old. Their lawyer shares which AI tool helped him win the case.

"In a lawsuit, the family alleged that border officers pressured her to claim she was her Mexican cousin. The government denied any coercion."
Artificial intelligence
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'Constitutional breakdown' worsens as bar advocates still refuse to take new cases, defense attorneys say

The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned that low compensation rates are causing a crisis, leading to unrepresented defendants and a constitutional breakdown.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

Sophia Hunt becomes the first Harvard Law Review president elected since Barack Obama, showcasing her leadership and commitment to legal advocacy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto criminal lawyer acquitted of all charges stemming from sex assault allegations | CBC News

My assessment of Mr. Worsoff's testimony, in the context of all the evidence I heard, I conclude that I believe him. I accept that he did not commit these offences.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

How Diddy and Luigi Mangione will spend Christmas in Brooklyn jail

Sean Diddy Combs and Luigi Mangione spent Christmas at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, where their holiday experience varied based on individual circumstances and facility conditions.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Criminal Defense Attorney Fights For Clients With Mental Disabilities

Elizabeth Kelley, a criminal defense attorney, emphasizes that compassion and understanding are essential in law, especially when advocating for individuals with mental disabilities.
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