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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Riverside County man dies while in custody, sheriff's office says

A 38-year-old man died after a medical emergency while in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Jurupa Valley.
#capital-punishment
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

These officers bravely spoke out not just for their own rights, but for the safety of the public and their fellow officers. In return, they were subjected to egregious retaliation simply because they reported misconduct and unsafe working conditions.
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Journalist detained in Kuwait acquitted of spreading false information', says press monitor

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted after 52 days in detention in Kuwait on charges related to spreading false information.
#murder
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Man cleared of manslaughter after one-punch death

Lewis MacLeod was cleared of manslaughter after a fatal punch left Michael Edwards dead, but admitted assaulting Edwards' friend.
#wrongful-conviction
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Man Exonerated After 19 Years

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison when prosecutors and defense joined to overturn his 2007 robbery conviction based on new evidence from other suspects' confessions.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Man Exonerated After 19 Years

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison when prosecutors and defense joined to overturn his 2007 robbery conviction based on new evidence from other suspects' confessions.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
#death-penalty
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method

The US Justice Department is reinstating the federal death penalty, including firing squads and a specific lethal injection protocol.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

This Looming Tennessee Execution Would Be One of the Most Abhorrent in History. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers, highlighting severe flaws in the justice system, including forced self-representation and reliance on unreliable informants.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method

The US Justice Department is reinstating the federal death penalty, including firing squads and a specific lethal injection protocol.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

This Looming Tennessee Execution Would Be One of the Most Abhorrent in History. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers, highlighting severe flaws in the justice system, including forced self-representation and reliance on unreliable informants.
Law
fromKqed
3 days ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.
Law
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Meet The New Prosecutor On The Brennan Case. He Already Called The Defendant A 'Real Traitor.' - Above the Law

A pattern emerges where career prosecutors are replaced by loyalists in politically charged cases, undermining legal integrity.
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Delusion of 'AI Justice'

Artificial intelligence is presented as a solution to the inequities in the justice system, but its effectiveness remains questionable.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI voters

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit for detailed voter data from Rhode Island, citing federal law and privacy concerns.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges resulting from altercation with woman

Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening a woman and injuring her during an argument.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy's 'previous good name' while ignoring the victim and the 'vile' and 'horrifying nature' of the crimes.
Law
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn judge vacates 1979 rabbi murder conviction

Justice Guy Mangano concluded that new evidence and serious credibility problems with key testimony had so undercut the trial record that the guilty verdict could not stand.
Brooklyn
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy while neglecting the victim and the nature of the crimes.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Manhattan judge declines to toss charges of alleged killer in Etan Patz case, setting stage for third trial | amNewYork

Pedro Hernandez, convicted of abducting and killing Etan Patz, faces a potential third trial after his 2017 conviction was overturned due to jury instruction errors.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Terrible shroud of sadness': jury finds mentally ill man not guilty of trying to murder brother

A Mullingar man was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after attacking his brother with a hammer and knife.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Juries want fairness in court and don't just obey the government. That's why ministers are attacking them | Michael Mansfield

Labour government's proposal to reduce jury trials by half threatens a fundamental democratic institution developed over eight centuries, undermining constitutional safeguards against government excess and arbitrary governance.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The Department of Justice offered a startling confession to a court on Tuesday, acknowledging that it repeatedly made a 'material mistaken statement of fact' while defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of noncitizens at immigration court.
US politics
Law
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Brooklyn man accused of jury tampering sentenced after rare anonymous jurors murder trial

A Brooklyn drug dealer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life after a fully anonymous jury was used following his attempt to pressure a juror in his first trial.
Law
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Brooklyn man accused of jury tampering sentenced after rare anonymous jurors murder trial

A Brooklyn drug dealer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life after a fully anonymous jury was used following his attempt to pressure a juror in his first trial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
#jury-trial-reform
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#mistrial
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Misconduct by prosecution leads to reprieve for California killer once sentenced to life in prison

A state prisoner will be released in about five years after a 1988 murder case was compromised by prosecutorial misconduct, resulting in a reduced sentence.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man in court accused of murdering 82-year-old

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder after an 82-year-old pensioner was stabbed 20 times in his north London home on March 4.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
#judicial-misconduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty

On Friday a federal judge dropped two of the four charges against Luigi Mangione the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty. Mangione is accused of killing Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024 on a street in midtown Manhattan as he was walking to his hotel for UnitedHealth Group's annual investor conference.
US news
US news
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Federal judge rejects habeas bid from Brooklyn spiritual counselor convicted of abusing teen

A federal judge denied Nechemya Weberman's habeas petition, upholding his state conviction for serial sexual abuse of a teenage counseling client.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
#luigi-mangione
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Federal Judge Flames AG Bondi for Ignoring Presumption of Innocence

Attorney General Pam Bondi posted arrested protesters' mug shots during active trials, prompting a federal judge to condemn public labeling of presumed-innocent defendants.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itself - Above the Law

If you are a lawyer, are interested in being an AUSA, and support President Trump and anti-crime agenda, DM me. We need good prosecutors. And DOJ is hiring across the country. Now is your chance to join the mission and do good for our country.- Chad Mizelle (@chad_mizelle) January 31, 2026
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

How the Supreme Court Made Alex Pretti's Killing More Likely

Qualified immunity and limits on Bivens remedies shield federal officers from lawsuits, enabling impunity for constitutional violations in violent immigration enforcement.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Rule Of Law Joins America's Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge - Above the Law

Trump attorney John Lauro claimed the DOJ improved under Attorney General Pam Bondi, contradicting legal observers who view current conditions as a constitutional crisis threatening prosecutorial independence.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jurors hear closing arguments in Stanford protester trial

Five students are on trial accused of conspiring to occupy the Stanford president's office, causing over $300,000 in property damage during a June protest.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Charlie Adelson Pushes For Retrial - Above the Law

Michael Ufferman, representing Adelson, along with Laurel Cornell Niles, told the appellate court that 40% of potential jurors screened already had preconceived notions about his client's guilt. He argued this level of bias made it impossible to select an impartial jury....Ufferman pointed to specific instances where potential jurors allegedly lied about their knowledge of the case. He cited two examples where jurors denied forming opinions about guilt or posting on social media, despite evidence showing they had made posts about the case.
Law
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Panel finds imprisoned ex-Antioch cop's lawyer made serious lapse in judgment,' but didn't lie to judge

A judicial committee found Nicole Lopes did not lie in seeking a mistrial but criticized her judgment and unfamiliarity with federal court procedures.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

Criminal court system faces collapse due to unprecedented Crown Court trial backlogs, requiring comprehensive, immediate reforms rather than selective measures.
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