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fromThe Mercury News
1 week 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.
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New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month 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
1 month 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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fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

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fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US politics

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

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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Unraveling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Prosecutors should avoid overstating their case early in litigation to maintain credibility with judges.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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
2 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
2 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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fromHarvard Gazette
3 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.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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.
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fromBoston.com
4 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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