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fromSun Sentinel
4 days ago

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

Roy Black's reputation as one of America's premier criminal defense attorneys was solidified with his notable acquittal of William Kennedy Smith in 1991, which was the first televised trial of its kind.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

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

"Roy Black was the greatest criminal lawyer of our generation, perhaps in American history, achieving acquittals over a span of 50 years in some of the most challenging and notorious cases of all time."
Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Defenders takes charge at embattled Queens legal services provider

After 29 years of experience and expertise serving Brooklyn, we are proud to bring the same dedication and excellence to Queens residents. We will continue in our mission to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms.
Brooklyn
#diddy-combs
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

#karen-read
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

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

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

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

fromIntelligencer
4 weeks 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.
Law
#legal-issues
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF parents

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

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF parents

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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Law
Social justice
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
2 months 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.
Canada news
fromwww.ocregister.com
7 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.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are married

Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, previously the head of Manhattan's sex crimes unit, was compelled to recuse herself from several cases due to her husband's representation of accused suspects, indicating complex professional challenges in her transition to private practice.
Miscellaneous
fromAbove the Law
8 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.
Law
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