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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.

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.

Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

The Supreme Court struggled to decide if Richard Glossip should receive a new trial due to serious doubts about his conviction.

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.

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.

Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split

The Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.

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.

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.

Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

The Supreme Court struggled to decide if Richard Glossip should receive a new trial due to serious doubts about his conviction.

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.

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.

Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split

The Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.

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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.

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.

Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow Pace

The judge handling Trump's case in Florida faced a heated exchange with prosecutors, revealing increasing tensions and disputes within the proceedings.

Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now

Seized jail cell papers of Sean Diddy Combs may be protected under attorney-client privilege, delaying their usage by prosecutors.

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.

Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

Judge sets April 15 trial date for Trump's hush money case

Defense claims of prosecutorial misconduct rejected by judge

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.

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.

Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow Pace

The judge handling Trump's case in Florida faced a heated exchange with prosecutors, revealing increasing tensions and disputes within the proceedings.

Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now

Seized jail cell papers of Sean Diddy Combs may be protected under attorney-client privilege, delaying their usage by prosecutors.

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.

Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

Judge sets April 15 trial date for Trump's hush money case

Defense claims of prosecutorial misconduct rejected by judge

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial bias

The ongoing probe into alleged racism, antisemitism, and bigotry among East Bay prosecutors leading to the release of death row inmates.

Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and feds

The Orange County Sheriff's Department and federal officials have settled on reforms regarding the illegal use of informants, impacting numerous felony trials.

Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial bias

The ongoing probe into alleged racism, antisemitism, and bigotry among East Bay prosecutors leading to the release of death row inmates.

Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and feds

The Orange County Sheriff's Department and federal officials have settled on reforms regarding the illegal use of informants, impacting numerous felony trials.

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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.

Georgia court blocks Fulton DA Willis from Trump election interference case

DA Fani Willis is disqualified from prosecuting the Trump election interference case due to impropriety, but the indictment will not be dismissed.

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.

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Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime Charge

Ola Bini faced unjust imprisonment in Ecuador based on false charges.

Prosecutors in Ecuador attempted to overturn Bini's acquittal using weak evidence and bogus allegations.

Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024

DA Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for wanting to delay Trump's sentencing until 2029, seen as an abuse of power by detractors.

Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime Charge

Ola Bini faced unjust imprisonment in Ecuador based on false charges.

Prosecutors in Ecuador attempted to overturn Bini's acquittal using weak evidence and bogus allegations.

Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024

DA Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for wanting to delay Trump's sentencing until 2029, seen as an abuse of power by detractors.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs claims feds raided his jail cell and took private notes: 'Outrageous government conduct'

Prosecutors allegedly used illegally seized legal documents to keep Sean 'Diddy' Combs in jail until his trial.

#wrongful-conviction

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.

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

Missouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.

Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it

Judge overturned conviction of Sandra Hemme, a psychiatric patient, due to evidence of actual innocence and prosecutorial misconduct.

Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murder

Judge vacated four life sentences, reducing to 15 years due to withheld evidence by prosecutors in a shooting case involving the death of a teenage girl.

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.

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

Missouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.

Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it

Judge overturned conviction of Sandra Hemme, a psychiatric patient, due to evidence of actual innocence and prosecutorial misconduct.

Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murder

Judge vacated four life sentences, reducing to 15 years due to withheld evidence by prosecutors in a shooting case involving the death of a teenage girl.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start Date

Former President Trump to stand trial on criminal hush money case involving Stormy Daniels on April 15.

Judge rejected further delays in District Attorney's case against Trump, marking the first trial of a former president in criminal court.

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.

JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start Date

Former President Trump to stand trial on criminal hush money case involving Stormy Daniels on April 15.

Judge rejected further delays in District Attorney's case against Trump, marking the first trial of a former president in criminal court.

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Dems use the legal system to target the right - yet give the left a pass

Laws are selectively enforced against political foes like Trump, ignoring infractions by Democratic allies.

'Game of Thrones' actor sues LAPD and L.A. County over false pedophile case

Joseph Gatt was wrongfully accused of suspicious communication with a minor and arrested, but the case fell apart a year later.

Gatt sued the Los Angeles County, District Attorney, and investigators for building a faulty case against him, leading to all charges being dropped.

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SCOTUS Vacated Murder Conviction for Death-Row Inmate Richard Glossip

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

Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital Case

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

Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split

SCOTUS Vacated Murder Conviction for Death-Row Inmate Richard Glossip

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

Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital Case

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

Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split

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

The Law Is Bigger Than The Bullies - emptywheel

Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow Pace

Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now

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

Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

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

The Law Is Bigger Than The Bullies - emptywheel

Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow Pace

Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now

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

Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

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

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

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

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

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

Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial bias

Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and feds

Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial bias

Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and feds

Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual Harassment

Georgia court blocks Fulton DA Willis from Trump election interference case

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

Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime Charge

Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024

Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime Charge

Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs claims feds raided his jail cell and took private notes: 'Outrageous government conduct'

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

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it

Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murder

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

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it

Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murder

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

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

Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judge

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

JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start Date

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

JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start Date

Dems use the legal system to target the right - yet give the left a pass

'Game of Thrones' actor sues LAPD and L.A. County over false pedophile case

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