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#criminal-justice
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Santa Clara woman accused of burning Nativity scene at Marin church to undergo mental evaluation

A judge paused criminal proceedings for a church arson suspect to assess her mental competency for trial.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Suspect pleads guilty in setting building on fire that killed San Jose business owner

Yessenia Estrada pleaded guilty to arson and involuntary manslaughter in the fire that killed businessman Chris Tran.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
6 days ago

Inter Alia The Lyttelton, National Theatre

A female judge balances her judicial responsibilities with motherhood, challenging patriarchal norms in the justice system.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Charges dropped against more than 120 defendants in Massachusetts because they can't get an attorney

More than 120 cases, including some for assault on family members and police, were dismissed Tuesday in Boston, the latest fallout from a monthslong dispute over pay that has led public defenders to stop taking new clients.
Boston
#trump-administration
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Disgraced SF lawyer gets life without possibility of parole for 2008 murder in Palm Springs

David Replogle was sentenced to life without parole for conspiring to kill retiree Clifford Lambert for his possessions.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively - Medievalists.net

Vikings had a structured approach to resolving disputes, and early Scandinavian societies valued due process, indicating a legal system that was both organized and respected.
History
#sexual-assault
fromJezebel
1 week ago

In Poland, 3 Doctors Were Sentenced to Prison for Delaying Abortion Care

Izabela's tragic case represents the severe consequences of Poland's abortion laws, having suffered from complications due to delays in medical treatment linked to restrictions.
Women
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Errol Campbell: Man cleared posthumously over south London theft conviction by corrupt officer

Errol Campbell's convictions were posthumously quashed due to corrupt police evidence, restoring his name and offering hope to his family.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Amos: Getting a jury of your peers needs to be easier in California

The jury's composition reflects a disparity, especially when considering the socioeconomic and educational backgrounds of jurors versus defendants. Most jurors were educated and employed, while the defendant was not.
US politics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Father speaks out after son hurt in crash allegedly involving 5-time impaired driver | CBC News

Repeat impaired driver released on bail after causing critical injuries to a young man.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

One MAGA Judge's Campaign for the Supreme Court Keeps Leading to Humiliation

Andrew Oldham has faced repeated defeats at the Supreme Court, reflecting a disconnect between his far-right views and lawful reasoning.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

New York State Supreme Court pilot program in Manhattan makes justice accessible | amNewYork

The New York State court system unveiled two upgraded courtrooms at its 60 Centre Street courthouse, enhancing accessibility for visually and hearing-impaired visitors.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trials by jury could be axed for fraud and sexual assault cases in radical reforms

Without action, we risk total system collapse. These reforms are not small tweaks, but fundamental changes to make the system fit for the 21st century.
UK politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Alan Jackson sheds light on Karen Read's legal expenses in Vanity Fair interview

Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges after three years and two trials, facing over $5 million in legal fees.
fromWRVO Public Media
3 weeks ago

After being threatened with knife, Albany's interim U.S. attorney wants the permanent job

"I want this a--hole out of the country. Quick. Period," Sarcone said. "No. 2, I'm not going to sit there going through a trial in the city of Albany with a jury of his peers who think that it's great for him to be in the city and run around menacing and trying to kill people."
US politics
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Staten Island teacher accused of grooming student, 11, is sentenced; won't have to register as sex offender

Michael Shanley III was sentenced to probation for sending inappropriate texts to an 11-year-old but will not register as a sex offender.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'I've Had a Squatter for 8 Years': NY Landlord Begs for Help as Tenant Refuses To Pay or Leave

Squatting issues in New York have grown due to housing scarcity and complex legal proceedings.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Court Bends Space-Time Continuum to Shield Police From Liability

Qualified immunity protects public employees from accountability, as illustrated by Samuel Scott Jr.'s wrongful arrest and subsequent legal struggles with the Miami police.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

City says psych exam justifies keeping non-paying subletter in unit

Tasheem Jenkins, a non-tenant, has prolonged eviction from a rent-stabilized apartment for years through various defenses despite losing court decisions.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

An ex-SJPD cop charged with violent road rage got leniency because of his military service under a new law. Was that the intent?

George Brown's DUI and road rage charges were suspended due to military diversion law focused on veterans with PTSD.
#wrongful-conviction
#sean-combs
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Ex-GP found guilty of sex offences after carrying out unnecessary' genital exams

A former GP has been found guilty after conducting unnecessary genital examinations on patients, including teenage boys, under dubious medical justifications.
US news
#trump
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump pardons ex-Staten Island and Brooklyn GOP Rep. Michael Grimm

Trump pardoned former Rep. Michael Grimm, who served prison time for tax violations, reflecting his pattern of granting pardons in his second term.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, weighing the legality of a national injunction against it.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Trial Court Decides Case Based On AI-Hallucinated Caselaw - Above the Law

Lawyers continue to cite fake cases from generative AI despite past repercussions.
#supreme-court
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

The Supreme Court is navigating the complex dynamic of maintaining authority while managing its relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

The Supreme Court is navigating the complex dynamic of maintaining authority while managing its relationship with President Trump.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspected burglar gets 9 years over Oakland homeowner killing his friend

David Washington was sentenced to nine years for manslaughter related to a burglary that led to another man's death.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Legal Aid Society, NYC's largest public defender group, set to vote on possible strike

Legal Aid Society lawyers, who represent low-income criminal defendants, immigrants and others, have reached a standoff with management over pay, caseloads and remote work, prompting a potential strike.
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Is Samuel Alito's Ugliest Dissent in Some Time

Texas allows death sentences based on involvement in a crime, even without direct evidence of murder or intent.
#deportation
#crime
fromQNS
1 month ago
NYC politics

Army veteran stabbed in eye with pen during Jamaica bus ride, suspect indicted: DA - QNS

fromQNS
1 month ago
NYC politics

Army veteran stabbed in eye with pen during Jamaica bus ride, suspect indicted: DA - QNS

fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

Vietnam tycoon spared from death penalty for $27 billion fraud after Hanoi abruptly scraps capital punishment for property embezzlement

Truong My Lan's death sentence is converted to life imprisonment due to Vietnam abolishing the death penalty for specific crimes.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Retired California justice faces disciplinary charges for allegedly taking too long to decide cases

Former Justice William J. Murray Jr. faces disciplinary charges for excessively delaying case decisions, impacting justice delivery and public trust in the judiciary.
#karen-read
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's Judicial Nominees Can't Say Whether Jan. 6 Happened. Where Are the Democrats?

Senate Democrats missed an opportunity to effectively challenge Trump's judicial nominees during confirmation hearings.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Fashion model's unauthorized roommate fends off eviction again

Tasheem Jenkins has successfully avoided eviction from a rent-stabilized apartment, highlighting potential flaws in the eviction system.
#harvey-weinstein
fromVulture
1 month ago
NYC politics

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault in Mixed Verdict

Harvey Weinstein was convicted of a sexual crime against Miriam Haley while being acquitted on other charges, highlighting the contentious nature of his trial.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
New York City

Jury deliberations resume in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial in NYC

The Harvey Weinstein retrial focuses on serious sexual crime allegations that sparked significant social movements.
NYC politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault in Mixed Verdict

Harvey Weinstein was convicted of a sexual crime against Miriam Haley while being acquitted on other charges, highlighting the contentious nature of his trial.
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Jury deliberations resume in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial in NYC

The Harvey Weinstein retrial focuses on serious sexual crime allegations that sparked significant social movements.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Judge grants bond to undocumented migrant allegedly framed in Trump threat case

The judge says a different suspect has now confessed to sending that threatening letter to the president while making it look like it was written by Morales-Reyes.
Black Lives Matter
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

An Interview with Susan Schuppli | Berlin Art Link

Legal systems are complex and uneven, often influenced by non-human perspectives that challenge traditional notions of justice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar

"Member engagement in this election was, to say the least, extraordinary," Spagnoletti said. Seltzer garnered over 90 percent of the electronic vote in a record turnout.
US news
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Prosecutor review Donnie Yen leads mashup of legal drama and action flick

The Prosecutor combines courtroom drama with action, but struggles to balance legal narratives with intense fight scenes.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: At Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, the women testifying are on trial too

Survivors of sexual violence continue facing scrutiny and doubt, stemming from entrenched societal biases about how victims should behave.
#murder
Law
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Convicted killer sentenced in 1982 murder of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

Marvin Ray Markle Jr. sentenced to 26 years to life for the brutal murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson, delivering long-awaited justice for her family.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Convicted killer sentenced in 1982 murder of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

Marvin Ray Markle Jr. sentenced to 26 years to life for the brutal murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson, delivering long-awaited justice for her family.
Portland food
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Man gets life in prison for keeping 74-year-old hostage in hotel

Ian Kroe sentenced to 394 years to life for kidnapping and abusing a 74-year-old woman over two years.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC challenges ICE detainment of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras | amNewYork

City Hall disputes ICE's detention of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras, urging immigrants to engage with legal processes without fear.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Bridge to Emotional Truth

In the aftermath of a capital crime, grief does not obey logic or time, instead it fragments, loops, and manifests in courtrooms as a silent wound.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Ditches ABA Judicial Vetting Because 'Being Qualified' Is Too Woke - Above the Law

The Trump administration has removed the American Bar Association from the judicial nomination process, prioritizing partisan evaluations over neutral assessments.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Blueprint for Trauma-Informed Capital Mitigation

To advocate for life in a capital defense case is to stand in the stillness between punishment and possibility. It invites attorneys to speak the language of survival physiology.
Law
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Netflix's Hit Show Teaches Us About Interrogating Kids

Minors are less aware of their rights and more vulnerable during interrogations than adults.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

In quiet service, a trailblazer rises: Lt. Mary Wu honored at Eng Awards

The Hon. Randall T. Eng Awards highlighted the achievements of public servants, including Lt. Mido Mary Wu, who exemplifies perseverance and selfless service.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Way Trump's America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany

The term "dual state" was coined by a Jewish lawyer called Ernst Fraenkel in a book published in 1941. Fraenkel was an extraordinary man who is undeservedly forgotten today.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Courts are infected with 'injunctivitis' - and tempting Trump's defiance

Federal judges are increasingly restricting Trump’s policies, prompting concerns regarding checks and balances, especially if he decides to defy their rulings.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row

The 31-month jail sentence for Lucy Connolly sparked debate on free speech versus inciting racial hatred in the UK.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Kim Kardashian forgives the ringleader of the 2016 robbery as eight men are found guilty in a Paris court.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. DA has 'pattern and practice' of withholding evidence, public defenders allege

San Francisco's DA is accused of consistently failing to disclose evidence timely, which undermines the justice process.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Word of the Day: Non-lieu

In the French legal system, non-lieu means the dismissal of a case by the investigating judge, often due to insufficient evidence or other legal reasons.
Law
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Top New York City judge Adam Silvera embraces conflict resolution to address court backlog | amNewYork

Adam Silvera emphasizes quick settlements as essential to reducing court backlogs in New York City.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's the El Salvador Deportation Flight All Over Again-but This Time to South Sudan

The Trump administration's immigration policy increasingly targets immigrants with legal status, exacerbating concerns over due process and executive power.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

They Wanted to Have Fewer Prisons. Instead, They Got a Prisoner's Worst Nightmare.

Incarcerated individuals face severe conditions, with particular institutions like Green Haven being notorious for their harsh realities.
NYC parents
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 months ago

14-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl

A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to the murder of Evette Jeffrey, revealing gang-related tensions.
The shooting incident highlights the dangers surrounding youth violence and gang disputes.
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

An Interview with Sable Elyse Smith | Berlin Art Link

Sable Elyse Smith's art critiques the American legal system's dehumanization and violence, revealing contrasts between legal rhetoric and lived realities.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Illegal migrant, 15, gets probation and must go to school after killing Colorado rehab worker, 24, in high-speed crash

A 15-year-old illegal immigrant received lenient sentencing for a fatal crash, raising concerns about justice and accountability.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Anatomy of a Failed Insanity Plea

"The best predictor of a credible insanity plea is a documented history of pre-crime psychiatric treatment."
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

California judge resentences Menendez brothers to be eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after a California judge resentenced them, reducing their life sentences.
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