Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered

Home Daily News Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant… Judiciary Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered By Debra Cassens Weiss April 4, 2023, 10:26 am CDT Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his arraignment April 4 in New York. Trump surrendered … Read more

Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing lawyer who disappeared after going to restroom

Home Daily News Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing… Criminal Justice Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing lawyer who disappeared after going to restroom By Debra Cassens Weiss March 27, 2023, 10:32 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. A Florida plastic surgeon who filed a lawsuit over alleged medical billing errors by his former employer has … Read more

Many young people arrested for Chicago carjackings have been exposed to violence daily, lawyer and pastor says

Home Daily News Many young people arrested for Chicago carjackings… Asked and Answered Many young people arrested for Chicago carjackings have been exposed to violence daily, lawyer and pastor says By Stephanie Francis Ward March 27, 2023, 8:44 am CDT As rises in Chicago carjackings continue to increase fear among many residents, Cliff Nellis, an … Read more

Alex Murdaugh and whether to testify in your own defense

As a criminal defense attorney with my fair share of trial experience, it’s always interesting to see how other practitioners litigate their cases. After all, the legal profession enjoys playing Monday morning quarterback with its analysis. I personally try not to cast stones; I’m far from flawless in trial. But that’s the beauty of the … Read more

Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate

Home Daily News Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records… Criminal Justice Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 10:56 am CDT Former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2022. Photo by Andrew Harnik/The Associated Press. Former President Donald Trump may … Read more

Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney

Home Daily News Trump motion seeks to block evidence from… Juries Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 8:37 am CDT Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special … Read more

Georgia lawyer who bragged of shutting down ‘stolen election shenanigans’ is found guilty in Jan. 6 case

Home Daily News Georgia lawyer who bragged of shutting down… Criminal Justice Georgia lawyer who bragged of shutting down ‘stolen election shenanigans’ is found guilty in Jan. 6 case By Debra Cassens Weiss March 21, 2023, 9:21 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., found a Georgia criminal defense lawyer guilty … Read more

Former BigLaw attorney pleads guilty to stealing from estate

Home Daily News Former BigLaw attorney pleads guilty to stealing… Criminal Justice Former BigLaw attorney pleads guilty to stealing from estate By Debra Cassens Weiss March 21, 2023, 8:33 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. A suspended Memphis, Tennessee, lawyer has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for stealing $124,000 from the estate of … Read more

Is this a court of record or ‘Nothing But Trouble’?

I’ve always been a fan of those movies that are so bad they’re good. They come in various forms. Sometimes it’s your standard low-budget “B-movie” that owes its appeal to the fact that, despite its low budget, a great deal of effort was put into the production only to yield a subpar result. The 2003 … Read more

Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged with assaulting woman at New York casino

Home Daily News Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged… Law Professors Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged with assaulting woman at New York casino By Debra Cassens Weiss March 14, 2023, 9:55 am CDT The Syracuse University College of Law in 2008. Photo by Crazyale, PD-self, via Wikimedia Commons. A Syracuse … Read more