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www.theguardian.com
10 hours ago
Law

There's an article I shouldn't tell you about is contempt law in a losing battle with reality? | Archie Bland

The Contempt of Court Act 1981 in England and Wales restricts publication of information not presented to a jury to prevent prejudice in court cases. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
New York City

Is Harvey Weinstein's California conviction in jeopardy after N.Y. appeals ruling?

Weinstein's defense attorney in the Los Angeles case believes the same legal strategy that led to the overturning of his New York conviction should work in California as well. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Here's what to know.

The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction due to the trial judge's crucial mistake, leading to a determination that he did not receive a fair trial. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
New York City

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New York overturned

The highest court in New York state overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony sex crime conviction and ordered a new trial due to unfair trial proceedings. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Woman charged with murder of baby found dead in woodland 26 years ago

Joanne Sharkey charged with murder of Baby Callum found in woodland in 1998. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Law

Karen Read case: Prosecutors look to curb protests, biased apparel during murder trial

Prosecutors request courthouse buffer and ban on 'Free Karen Read' signs during trial. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

A U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.

Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S. is delayed pending fair trial assurances.
Assange's background, founding WikiLeaks, role, and controversies highlighted. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

A New York Trial Transfixes a Small and Ravaged Nation

The criminal case against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez has gripped Hondurans, drawing attention to corruption and seeking justice.
Hondurans view American courts as a venue for fair trials and justice, contrasting with issues back home. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Defending A Client Charged With Murder Probably Isn't The Best Time To Catch Some Zs

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a man convicted of first-degree murder deserves a retrial because his defense lawyer fell asleep multiple times during the trial.
The court stated that the lawyer's actions deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to counsel and potentially compromised the fairness of the trial. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

Minneapolis Man Is Freed After Serving 19 Years on Murder Charge

Marvin Haynes, who had been serving a life sentence for a 2004 killing, had his conviction overturned after a flawed investigation and new evidence emerged.
The prosecutor's office concluded that Haynes did not receive a fair trial and that the actual killer likely remained at large. [ more ]
Mission Local
5 months ago
San Francisco

Nima Momeni's attorneys claim tech bias in SF, move to take trial elsewhere

Attorneys for accused killer Nima Momeni want his murder case moved from San Francisco, claiming that the city's tech population sees the victim, Bob Lee, as a 'celebrity' and it would be difficult for Momeni to get a fair trial there.
Momeni's attorneys argue that new photos of him in his jail cell, published by the San Francisco Standard, could bias a San Francisco jury against him. They claim the photos were taken without Momeni's consent and suggest there may be civil and criminal liability for their publication.
Judge Loretta Giorgi, who is hearing the case, seems to agree with Momeni's attorneys. [ more ]
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