“Mr. Social Security” Eric Conn Facing More Charges
Summary: The ex-fugitive attorney Eric Conn has been charged with the charges dropped as part of the original plea deal…
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Former Judge Paul Pressler Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Summary: Paul Pressler, a former Texas judge, is accused in a lawsuit of sexually molesting a boy for years starting…
Attorney Stephen Sluss Charged with Child Pornography Possession
Summary: A prominent attorney from the Putnam County area has been charged with possession of child pornography. A lawyer from…
Federal Judge Richard Roberts Escapes Judicial Punishment for Sexual Misconduct
Summary: A federal judge accused of sexual abuse when he was a prosecutor in the 80s will not be punished…
Mitchel Tarter Disbarred Following Real Estate Scam
Summary: After admitting to misconduct regarding a scheme to get loan modifications for struggling homeowners, the state of New York…
Disbarred Attorney Robert Stochel Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Summary: A former attorney was sentenced to federal prison for stealing the funds from an account he was responsible for…
Stockton Lawyer Yehlen Dorothea Brooks Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Immigrants
Summary: Stockton-based lawyer Yehlen Brooks pleaded guilty to conning immigrants seeking citizenship of thousands of dollars. Calfornia Attorney General Xavier…
Rep. Farenthold used Taxpayer Dollars to Settle Harassment Lawsuit
Summary: Texas Rep. Farenthold supposedly used taxpayer dollars to settle a lawsuit against him for sexual harassment. Rep. Blake Farenthold…
5 Law Firm Partners Who Allegedly Committed Felonies in 2017
Summary: Multiple ex-law firm partners were convicted of felonies this year. 2017 has been a weird year for lawyers. According…
Jeffrey Wertkin Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice
Summary: The former BigLaw and Justice Department lawyer caught trying to sell confidential information pleaded guilty to the charges against…
Robert Searfoss III Charged with Stealing from Trust
Summary: A former Ohio attorney is standing trial for stealing money from a client’s trust fund. The trial of a…
Big Law Partner Keila Ravelo Pleads Guilty
Summary: A former Willkie and Hunton partner pled guilty to two counts involving a scheme to defraud her law firms of…