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The Recorder

United States v. Hankins

9th Cir.; 15-30345 The court of appeals affirmed district court orders. The court held that a defendant may not reduce his or her restitution obligation…
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

ADA Says McIver Sought to Influence Fulton County Judge

A Fulton County assistant district attorney argued Tuesday that the former Fisher & Phillips law partner facing murder charges in the shooting death of his wife should not be released on bond because he was attempting to influence witnesses and prominent public officials—foremost among them a Fulton County judge.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cosby Was 'Somebody I Trusted' Before Assault, Constand Says at Trial

The most prominent of Bill Cosby's alleged victims told her story publicly for the first time Tuesday, describing in graphic detail the alleged 2004 sexual assault that led to the only criminal charges against the comedian, despite similar claims by dozens of women.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Attorney General: Priority Will Be Prosecuting Sex Crimes Against Kids

Speaking to police and prosecutors gathered in Atlanta for a conference on child exploitation, including child pornography and sex trafficking. the a former Alabama prosecutor acknowledged the challenges law enforcement face.
3 minute read

The Recorder

No Access to Law Firm Files for CEO Facing Embezzlement Charges

A California state appellate court found that a law firm cooperating with authorities in an embezzlement case against the ex-CEO of IAR Systems Software wasn't a member of the prosecution team.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Parrilla

27-Year Delay in Commencing Prosecution Is Not a Violation of Defendant's Due Process
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Former Guatemalan Judge Pleads Guilty in FIFA Soccer Probe

A former Guatemalan judge pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in the global soccer corruption probe, admitting that he accepted bribes from a company trying to secure sports marketing contracts.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Murder-for-Hire Case Shown on 'Cops' Heads to Third Trial

Prosecutors appeared cocky during Dalia Dippolito's second trial on charges she tried to hire a hitman to kill her newlywed husband, a case that gained international attention when video of the former escort's alleged solicitation became an internet sensation and appeared on the TV shows "Cops" and "20/20."
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Casado v. Sheehan

Indictment Not Rendered Duplicitous by Trial Facts; Counsel Not Ineffective; Habeas Denied
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

USA v. Libous

Conviction Is Abated Ab Initio But Government Is Not Entitled to Keep Fine, Assessment Paid
2 minute read

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