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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Attorneys for San Leandro police officer ask judge to dismiss manslaughter case

The attorney for a former San Leandro police officer charged with manslaughter in a 2020 death of Steven Taylor wants a judge to toss the case, amid claims of unscrupulous behavior by a since-departed Alameda County prosecutor. The request on behalf of Jason Fletcher who has since retired from the San Leandro Police Department comes less than two months after the officer's attorney, Michael Rains, accused one Alameda County prosecutor of unethical behavior.
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fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
2 weeks ago

House committee subpoenas Epstein's estate for documents, including birthday book and contacts

House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate seeking documents to investigate connections, prosecutorial handling, and potential misconduct involving Epstein and associates.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Unethical' or 'Shady'?: Accusations fly in manslaughter case against San Leandro officer

Allegations arose against a former prosecutor for manipulating expert witness opinions in the manslaughter case of ex-officer Jason Fletcher.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

NY Prosecutor Who Pulled Rank Over A Traffic Stop Gets Reprimanded, Plans To Retire - Above the Law

Speed limits are essential for public safety, and special treatment for violations is unacceptable.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Murder convictions imperiled as scrutiny of embattled Oakland police homicide detective grows

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office conceded that parts of what jurors used to find Steven Buggs guilty of murder appeared to be plagued by evidentiary problems, amid allegations that Tran may have coerced a teenager into pointing the finger at Buggs during an unrecorded interview.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Karen Read lawyer Alan Jackson lambasts prosecutors in fiery statement

The retrial of Karen Read reveals serious accusations of prosecutorial misconduct, igniting conflicts between defense and prosecution.
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fromABA Journal
3 months ago

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein asks judge to toss tax charges, suppress statement about $968K in cash

Tom Goldstein challenges tax charges against him, arguing legal errors and inappropriate tactics by the DOJ in court filings.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Letitia James Is Caught in a War of Her Own Making

Letitia James' actions as NY Attorney General are seen as politically motivated targeting of Donald Trump.
The legal conflict between James and Trump represents a dangerous cycle of retribution.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

10 Years, No Clear Evidence: Urge Newsom to Pardon Tory Lanez | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The prosecution's handling of Tory Lanez's case has raised questions about fairness in sentencing, particularly given the legal enhancements applied, which many believe to be excessive for this specific case.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing

Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue for dismissal of murder charges based on double jeopardy claims.
They seek to exclude evidence from his arrest, questioning the validity of his statements.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid-trial, won't bring contempt charges against agent

The charges against Martell-Lebron were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct related to his detention by ICE during trial.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Punchline ex-Rep. George Santos 'not genuinely remorseful' DOJ says ahead of fraud's sentencing

Santos displays defiance and lack of genuine remorse ahead of sentencing for federal crimes.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Judge to weigh Menedez brothers' fate after family bashed 'cruel' DA they claim put their aunt in the hospital

The Menendez brothers may have their sentences reduced after 35 years amidst controversy over a courtroom display of graphic crime scene photos.
NYC politics
fromCentral Current
4 months ago

Who Do Prosecutors Blame for Wrongful Convictions? Apparently Not Themselves.

Systemic official misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in New York.
Conviction Integrity Units in New York fail to effectively address wrongful convictions.
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