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10 hours 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
fromsilive
12 hours ago

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

Michael Shanley III, a former teacher, was sentenced to three years probation after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of an 11-year-old student, but will not register as a sex offender.
NYC politics
#new-york-city
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.
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago
NYC real estate

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

fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

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.
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago
NYC real estate

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

fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

#civil-rights
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

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

America's legal system is increasingly becoming a 'dual state' where regular laws coexist with arbitrary governance affecting disfavored minorities.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

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

America's legal system is increasingly becoming a 'dual state' where regular laws coexist with arbitrary governance affecting disfavored minorities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day 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, a former San Jose police officer, faced charges for a drunken road rage incident, where he allegedly punched a woman and misused his police authority.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Kevin Nunn has spent 20 years in prison for a horrifying murder. Was he wrongly convicted?

Kevin Nunn insists he told Suffolk police everything following the murder of his ex-girlfriend, believing he was helping them track her killer, but provided evidence used against him.
Miscellaneous
#sean-combs
#sexual-assault
#trump
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
fromMSNBC.com
5 days ago
US politics

On Eric Adams' corruption case, Trump says 'a little bit' more than he should have

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
fromMSNBC.com
5 days ago
US politics

On Eric Adams' corruption case, Trump says 'a little bit' more than he should have

fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

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

In Shahid v. Esaam, a trial judge issued an order based on fake cases included in the husband's brief, demonstrating the potential dangers of unverified citations.
Law
#supreme-court
US news
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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 news
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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.
#crime
fromsilive
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island Railway passenger, 14, had teeth knocked out in robbery steps from station; defendant, 18, due in court

fromsilive
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island Railway passenger, 14, had teeth knocked out in robbery steps from station; defendant, 18, due in court

#capital-punishment
fromFortune Asia
1 week ago
Law

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

fromFortune Asia
1 week ago
Law

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

#trump-administration
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

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

Ramon Morales-Reyes can be released on bond after new evidence clears him of threatening the president.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

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

Ramon Morales-Reyes can be released on bond after new evidence clears him of threatening the president.
#justice-delays
#karen-read
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Fashion model's unauthorized roommate fends off eviction again

The eviction case surrounding model Aubrey Hill highlights the manipulation of the legal system by subletter Tasheem Jenkins, who defied eviction multiple times without legal representation.
NYC real estate
#harvey-weinstein
NYC politics
fromVulture
3 weeks 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.
#justice
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

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

Yen, who looks undeniably good in a suit, is more convincing on his habitual fisticuff grounds than the jurisprudential ones.
Film
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France news

French court to deliver verdict in landmark child sex abuse case involving 299 victims

The case highlights systemic failures in protecting children from sexual abuse by medical professionals.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
SF parents

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.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

French court to deliver verdict in landmark child sex abuse case involving 299 victims

The case highlights systemic failures in protecting children from sexual abuse by medical professionals.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

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

"It's hard to be what you can't see." Justice Lillian Wan emphasized Lt. Wu's historic promotion, showcasing the importance of representation for Asian Americans in the court system.
Social justice
#womens-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
#forgiveness
#san-francisco
#criminal-justice
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatomy of a Failed Insanity Plea

Documented psychiatric history before a crime is crucial for a credible insanity plea.
Insanity pleas without pre-crime psychiatric treatment tend to fail.
Brooklyn
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatomy of a Failed Insanity Plea

Documented psychiatric history before a crime is crucial for a credible insanity plea.
Insanity pleas without pre-crime psychiatric treatment tend to fail.
Brooklyn
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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 politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
#politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
#public-safety
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on woman in park previously turned state witness in Longford murder case

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on woman in park previously turned state witness in Longford murder case

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE after he was accused of pummeling victim

Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, raising serious questions about judicial conduct.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Who is Peter Sullivan and why was he wrongly imprisoned for 38 years?

Peter Sullivan's murder conviction was quashed after 38 years due to new DNA evidence, marking a historic miscarriage of justice in Britain.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.06.25 - Above the Law

Shadow dockets may be causing delays for actual court proceedings.
A lawyer is suing the administration over a retaliatory measure.
California bar takes legal action against a vendor for exam issues.
Immigration lawyers are addressing misleading campaigns on self-deportation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bill O'Reilly Absolutely Loses It on 60 Minutes Over Anti-Trump Segment: This Is Wrong!'

O'Reilly argued the segment was deceitful and called out Pelley for not providing necessary context about Trump and his relationship with lawyers.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Parents outraged by homey prison life for driver who killed their son: 'How is this justice?'

In Colorado, because this was charged as a traffic misdemeanor, they classify texting and driving as careless behavior instead of reckless, even though it is a purposeful choice.
NYC parents
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Disney Slack hacker was Californian, not Russian: DoJ

A California resident stole over a terabyte of Disney's data, misleadingly presenting it as a Russian hacktivist protest against artist compensation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Sentencing expected for girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Toronto fatal swarming attack | CBC News

The teen whose sentencing hearing is scheduled was 16 at the time of the incident, which took place in a downtown Toronto parkette in December 2022.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto woman with restraining order says police were 'too busy' to help when she tried to report a breach | CBC News

"...I was feeling unsafe and kind of scared about every time I had to go outside," Kim told CBC Toronto.
Canada news
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