Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's felony sex crimes conviction due to a judge's error, leading to a potential retrial. [ more ]
Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction
Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction due to unfair trial; new trial ordered, leaving implications on accountability of powerful individuals in #MeToo era. [ more ]
Defending A Client Charged With Murder Probably Isn't The Best Time To Catch Some Zs
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a man convicted of first-degree murder deserves a retrial because his defense lawyer fell asleep multiple times during the trial.
The court stated that the lawyer's actions deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to counsel and potentially compromised the fairness of the trial. [ more ]