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United States v. Strickland

9th Cir.; 14-30168 The court of appeals vacated a judgment of sentence and remanded. The court held that Oregon’s third degree robbery statute…
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New York Law Journal

Seated Jury Remains Elusive in Shkreli Securities Fraud Trial

The second day of what at times appeared to provide catharsis for prospective jurors against pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli ended on Tuesday without a jury in the securities fraud case.
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Texas Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Reverses $2 million Brady Violation Case Against Police Because Plaintiff Pleaded Guilty

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $2 million civil rights award an "actually innocent" plaintiff won against Texas police officers for hiding exculpatory evidence in his criminal case because he pleaded guilty to assault on a public servant.
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Daily Report Online

Ga. Man Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Rape of Girl

A Georgia man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to statutory rape and avoided a potential prison sentence.
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New York Law Journal

The People v. Sela

Four of Five of Defendant's Vehicles Require Mandatory Installation of Interlock Device
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Murray

Statement Insufficient for Harassment Charge, Could Constitute Intimidation for Contempt
3 minute read

The Recorder

Davila v. Davis

U.S. Sup. Ct.; 16-6219 In petitioner’s state capital murder trial, the trial court overruled counsel’s objection to a proposed jury instruction…
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Daily Report Online

Prosecutors' Claims of Special Treatment for McIver Are Lies, Claims Chief Jailer

Fulton County's chief jailer said Monday that an emergency motion by county prosecutors claiming Atlanta attorney Claud "Tex" McIver is being afforded "preferential treatment" while incarcerated included "blatant lies."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

EDNY Prosecutors Drop Appeal of Death Sentence

The Eastern District U.S. Attorney's Office has reversed its stance and will not appeal a judge's decision to vacate a death sentence for Ronell Wilson, who was convicted of murdering two police officers.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Critics Launch Effort To Recall Aaron Persky, Judge Who Sentenced Brock Turner To 6 Months

Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky ignited a nationwide uproar when he sentenced a Stanford athlete to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.
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