The Law Is Bigger Than The Bullies - emptywheelThe proper response to legal misconduct is not just internal remedies, but potentially appointing a special counsel for further investigation.
Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow PaceThe judge handling Trump's case in Florida faced a heated exchange with prosecutors, revealing increasing tensions and disputes within the proceedings.
Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for nowSeized jail cell papers of Sean Diddy Combs may be protected under attorney-client privilege, delaying their usage by prosecutors.
Diddy may ask a judge to drop his sex trafficking case because the Bureau of Prisons took pictures of his to-do listDefense lawyers argue Sean Combs' cell raid was improper; they may seek dismissal of the sex-trafficking case due to breaches of attorney-client confidentiality.
Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15Judge sets April 15 trial date for Trump's hush money caseDefense claims of prosecutorial misconduct rejected by judge
The Law Is Bigger Than The Bullies - emptywheelThe proper response to legal misconduct is not just internal remedies, but potentially appointing a special counsel for further investigation.
Sparring in Trump Documents Hearing Highlights Case's Slow PaceThe judge handling Trump's case in Florida faced a heated exchange with prosecutors, revealing increasing tensions and disputes within the proceedings.
Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean Diddy' Combs' jail cell for nowSeized jail cell papers of Sean Diddy Combs may be protected under attorney-client privilege, delaying their usage by prosecutors.
Diddy may ask a judge to drop his sex trafficking case because the Bureau of Prisons took pictures of his to-do listDefense lawyers argue Sean Combs' cell raid was improper; they may seek dismissal of the sex-trafficking case due to breaches of attorney-client confidentiality.
Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15Judge sets April 15 trial date for Trump's hush money caseDefense claims of prosecutorial misconduct rejected by judge
Trump probes can de-weaponize the justice system -starting with Alvin Bragg's Daniel Penny caseDaniel Penny's acquittal underscores concerns about prosecutorial overreach, particularly regarding politically charged cases.
Texas judge says death row inmate is innocent in daughter's deathMelissa Lucio's death sentence is challenged after a judge found evidence was withheld in her case, paving the way for possible exoneration.
Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital CaseThe Supreme Court allows Brenda Andrew to challenge her death sentence due to unfair trial concerns over prejudicial evidence.
True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal courtRichard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems splitThe Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.
Richard Glossip Has Never Had A Fair TrialThe US Supreme Court is addressing alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the Richard Glossip case, which raises concerns about justice and fairness in the legal system.
Texas judge says death row inmate is innocent in daughter's deathMelissa Lucio's death sentence is challenged after a judge found evidence was withheld in her case, paving the way for possible exoneration.
Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors' Focus on Sex in Capital CaseThe Supreme Court allows Brenda Andrew to challenge her death sentence due to unfair trial concerns over prejudicial evidence.
True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal courtRichard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems splitThe Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.
Richard Glossip Has Never Had A Fair TrialThe US Supreme Court is addressing alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the Richard Glossip case, which raises concerns about justice and fairness in the legal system.
Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial biasThe ongoing probe into alleged racism, antisemitism, and bigotry among East Bay prosecutors leading to the release of death row inmates.
Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and fedsThe Orange County Sheriff's Department and federal officials have settled on reforms regarding the illegal use of informants, impacting numerous felony trials.
Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial biasThe ongoing probe into alleged racism, antisemitism, and bigotry among East Bay prosecutors leading to the release of death row inmates.
Snitch scandal agreement reached between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. and fedsThe Orange County Sheriff's Department and federal officials have settled on reforms regarding the illegal use of informants, impacting numerous felony trials.
Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual HarassmentYujin Choi was disbarred for framing a colleague and falsifying evidence, undermining trust in the legal system.
Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murderJudge vacated four life sentences, reducing to 15 years due to withheld evidence by prosecutors in a shooting case involving the death of a teenage girl.
Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual HarassmentYujin Choi was disbarred for framing a colleague and falsifying evidence, undermining trust in the legal system.
Buried evidence leads to tossed life sentence for Miami man in 8th-grader's murderJudge vacated four life sentences, reducing to 15 years due to withheld evidence by prosecutors in a shooting case involving the death of a teenage girl.
Georgia court blocks Fulton DA Willis from Trump election interference caseDA Fani Willis is disqualified from prosecuting the Trump election interference case due to impropriety, but the indictment will not be dismissed.
70 years ago, California executed a woman. Marcia Clark's new book calls it unjust.Barbara Graham's case exemplifies media bias and prosecutorial misconduct in the 1950s, leading to a wrongful conviction.
Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime ChargeOla Bini faced unjust imprisonment in Ecuador based on false charges.Prosecutors in Ecuador attempted to overturn Bini's acquittal using weak evidence and bogus allegations.
Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024DA Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for wanting to delay Trump's sentencing until 2029, seen as an abuse of power by detractors.
Ola Bini Faces Ecuadorian Prosecutors Seeking to Overturn Acquittal of Cybercrime ChargeOla Bini faced unjust imprisonment in Ecuador based on false charges.Prosecutors in Ecuador attempted to overturn Bini's acquittal using weak evidence and bogus allegations.
Alvin Bragg clings to Trump conviction: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 25, 2024DA Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for wanting to delay Trump's sentencing until 2029, seen as an abuse of power by detractors.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs claims feds raided his jail cell and took private notes: 'Outrageous government conduct'Prosecutors allegedly used illegally seized legal documents to keep Sean 'Diddy' Combs in jail until his trial.
Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row InmateThe Supreme Court struggled to decide if Richard Glossip should receive a new trial due to serious doubts about his conviction.
Mayor Adams' lawyers ask judge to sanction prosecutors, toss indictment over alleged press leaks | amNewYorkFederal prosecutors are accused of leaking grand jury evidence, affecting public perception and judicial integrity regarding trial proceedings involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Judge weighs whether to dismiss 'Rust' armorer's conviction in fatal set shooting by Alec BaldwinGutierrez-Reed seeks dismissal of her conviction citing prosecutorial failures.Alec Baldwin's shooting incident highlights potential flaws in set safety protocols.Judge Sommer's reconsideration may set a precedent for similar cases.
Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judgeThe sending of nude photos by a prosecutor to a federal judge prompted allegations of ethical misconduct and attempts to influence judicial recusal.
His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.
Dems use the legal system to target the right - yet give the left a passLaws are selectively enforced against political foes like Trump, ignoring infractions by Democratic allies.
His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.
Dems use the legal system to target the right - yet give the left a passLaws are selectively enforced against political foes like Trump, ignoring infractions by Democratic allies.
Georgia judge denies defense motion for mistrial in Young Thug YSL caseJudge denies mistrial motion in Young Thug's trial despite defense claims of legal compromise.
JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start DateFormer President Trump to stand trial on criminal hush money case involving Stormy Daniels on April 15.Judge rejected further delays in District Attorney's case against Trump, marking the first trial of a former president in criminal court.
Georgia judge denies defense motion for mistrial in Young Thug YSL caseJudge denies mistrial motion in Young Thug's trial despite defense claims of legal compromise.
JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start DateFormer President Trump to stand trial on criminal hush money case involving Stormy Daniels on April 15.Judge rejected further delays in District Attorney's case against Trump, marking the first trial of a former president in criminal court.
'Game of Thrones' actor sues LAPD and L.A. County over false pedophile caseJoseph Gatt was wrongfully accused of suspicious communication with a minor and arrested, but the case fell apart a year later.Gatt sued the Los Angeles County, District Attorney, and investigators for building a faulty case against him, leading to all charges being dropped.
Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prisonMissouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.
Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did itJudge overturned conviction of Sandra Hemme, a psychiatric patient, due to evidence of actual innocence and prosecutorial misconduct.
Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in PrisonWrongful conviction vacated after 34 years due to false testimony and hidden evidence.Prosecutors dismiss all charges as there is no evidence for a retrial.
Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prisonMissouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.
Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did itJudge overturned conviction of Sandra Hemme, a psychiatric patient, due to evidence of actual innocence and prosecutorial misconduct.
Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in PrisonWrongful conviction vacated after 34 years due to false testimony and hidden evidence.Prosecutors dismiss all charges as there is no evidence for a retrial.