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By Russ Bynum | The Associated Press | November 29, 2023
The one-page ruling by Senior Judge John R. Turner comes 20 months after defense attorneys for former District Attorney Jackie Johnson filed a legal motion arguing the case against her should be scrapped for lack of evidence.
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By ALM Staff | November 29, 2023
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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By Jane Wester | November 28, 2023
Rakoff was upset with the government's understanding of a new rule of criinal procedure dealing with expert testimony.
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By Alex Anteau | November 28, 2023
"The Supreme Court of Georgia has just determined that there's enough constitutional issues with the statute that they will not approve any set of rules or conduct," said plaintiff's counsel challenging the commission's establishment. "From our perspective, this leads to a condition of stalemate and there's no way for them to lawfully investigate prosecutors going forward."
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By Emily Saul | November 27, 2023
Wagstaff said his personal experiences as both a crime victim and a person with a misdemeanor conviction have prepared him for this job like no other resume.
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By Jane Wester | November 27, 2023
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said there has been a "sharp increase" in threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities since the Hamas attack in Israel on Oct. 7, and his office is closely monitoring the impact of conflict in the Middle East on security issues at home and abroad.
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By Alex Anteau | November 22, 2023
The court held that the prosecution had a right to meet with the defendant's fiancée to discuss a refused plea deal, even if they discouraged her from bringing his counsel.
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By Cheryl Miller | November 22, 2023
In his seven years in the Legislature, Kalra has worked to amend criminal justice procedures and to enact labor-friendly measures.
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By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press | November 21, 2023
Judge Scott McAfee said there is no constitutional right to bail and that bond orders can contain conditions that curtail a defendant's rights, but he also noted that people are generally allowed to publicly criticize the merits of the case but cannot cross a line. He said Harrison Floyd appears "very boldly willing to explore where that line is" in this case.
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By Bill Barrow | The Associated Press | November 21, 2023
The Carters were certain that Mary Fitzpatrick, who reverted to her maiden name, Prince, was wrongfully convicted, and they stuck by her until she ultimately was exonerated.
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