By R.J. Rico | The Associated Press | February 7, 2023
Civil rights attorney Jeff Filipovits said the details offered by authorities so far do not make sense with those who knew the activist, who went by the name Tortuguita, to be a "kind (and) compassionate person,"—not a "domestic terrorist."
By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press | February 7, 2023
The measure would require that anyone convicted under Georgia's sweeping anti-gang law serve at least five years in state prison on top of any other sentence, restricting judges' ability to reduce sentences and giving prosecutors an unusual right to appeal lesser sentences.
By Amanda Bronstad | February 6, 2023
Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Stevenson entered the plea at an arraignment hearing in downtown Los Angeles and granted a request from Tom Girardi's lawyers to file documents under seal about his "medical and mental health exam."
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Bennett L. Gershman | February 6, 2023
One thing is inescapably clear. Just as New York state's Judicial Conduct Commission dramatically reformed the way judges in New York state conduct themselves, the Prosecutor Conduct Commission will almost certainly produce the same positive result.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Kamins | February 6, 2023
As a result of a class action lawsuit brought by the Legal Aid Society, the New York City Police Department has agreed to a major reform of its street encounter procedures.
By Emily Saul | February 3, 2023
If found to have violated his ethical obligations in writing "People vs. Donald Trump," veteran white collar attorney Mark Pomerantz could face penalties as serious as disbarment, criminal felony charges, and steep fines.
By Brian Lee | February 3, 2023
The measure—which the NYSBA expressed deep concern over—merits its own discussion and should not be tied up with the mammoth negotiation over the state's spending plan.
By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press | February 3, 2023
Both House Bill 229 and House Bill 231 are aimed at district attorneys or county solicitors general who refuse to prosecute entire categories of crimes. For example, some Georgia prosecutors are declining to bring any charges for low-level marijuana possession.
By Colleen Murphy | February 2, 2023
"We reiterate yet again the state acknowledges it cannot explain why the dispatcher included a racial description of the robber when none had been provided by the victim," Judge Ronald Susswein wrote. "Absent such an explanation, the state has no way to measure the level of constitutional misconduct."
By Marianna Wharry | February 2, 2023
On Tuesday, actor Alec Baldwin was officially charged with involuntary manslaughter connected to the shooting and death of "Rust" cinematographer…
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