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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Bruce Cutler, Pugnacious Lawyer for the Mob Boss John Gotti, Dies at 77

Bruce Cutler, a combative New York criminal defense lawyer who won three acquittals for John J. Gotti, died at 77 of complications from kidney failure.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

If Trump criminalizes Oakland officials for doing their jobs, the city attorney says he'll defend them

A proposed resolution would authorize the City Attorney to defend Oakland employees and elected officials charged with crimes allegedly committed in the course of their employment under limited state-law conditions.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Utah contracts with former federal defender chief to represent suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting death

Utah County contracted former federal public defender Kathryn N. Nester to represent Tyler James Robinson, accused in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting; contract expected around $750,000.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Patrick Fragel on Balancing Fairness and Defence in Michigan

Patrick S. Fragel is a seasoned criminal defence lawyer based in Traverse City, Michigan. With more than 25 years of experience, he has become a respected voice in Michigan's legal community. His journey began long before his time in the courtroom. As a United States Army veteran, he carried with him a strong sense of discipline, resilience, and focus-qualities that would shape his legal career.
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Television
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

'Reasonable Doubt' Is The Steamy Legal Drama Shondaland Fans Need To Watch

Reasonable Doubt portrays a morally ambiguous legal drama centered on defense attorney Jax Stewart balancing complex cases, motherhood, and a rocky marriage.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Hayward man granted bail amid concerns police framed him for murder

They were sure that the man responsible for the Feb. 2 death of 68-year-old Rolando Silva Sr. was his longtime friend, Larry Lopez, who was seen bringing his gun into Silva's home just minutes before the homicide. But Lopez's lawyer was claiming Silva had actually died of suicide, and when detectives swabbed the gun for DNA, the murder case was dealt another blow: skin cells on the trigger were matched to Silva, not Lopez, the undisputed owner of the firearm.
US news
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione defense accuses prosecutors of improperly reviewing his private medical records

Defense attorneys allege Manhattan prosecutors improperly accessed Luigi Mangione's private medical records provided by Aetna, and seek an evidentiary hearing and potential remedies.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black, a prominent criminal defense attorney, passed away at 80 while continuing his work despite illness.
Law
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black earned a reputation as a top criminal defense attorney in America, successfully winning notable acquittals over his 50-year career.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Brooklyn Defenders takes charge at embattled Queens legal services provider

Brooklyn Defender Services took over Queens Defenders' criminal defense practice after fraud-related issues led to the former organization's disempowerment.
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago
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Karen Read attorney Alan Jackson answers burning questions about the case in Turtleboy interview

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US politics

Karen Read attorney Alan Jackson answers burning questions about the case in Turtleboy interview

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Law
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

The Unraveling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Prosecutors should avoid overstating their case early in litigation to maintain credibility with judges.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail for now

Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in detention due to fears of deportation affecting his defense against criminal charges.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 months 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.

Lawyers are increasingly leveraging AI tools to enhance their legal practice despite challenges with AI-generated misinformation.
fromBoston.com
4 months 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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Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

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

Mitchell Worsoff was acquitted of all sexual assault charges due to substantial credibility issues with the complainant.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial

Karen Read faces a retrial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, claiming a setup amid conflicting narratives regarding the incident.
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