Prominent Judge, Sheila Abdus-Salaam, Found Dead in Hudson River
Summary: A New York judge was found dead in the Hudson River this week. On Wednesday, a prominent New York…
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Former Dewey & LeBoeuf Partner Jumps to His Death off of New York High-Rise
Summary: Attorney Kenneth Freeling took his own life this week. On Thursday, a Manhattan lawyer committed suicide by jumping off…
Jim Carrey Says Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit Is “Full of Lies”
Summary: Jim Carrey said that the second wrongful death lawsuit filed against him is a "shakedown." The family of Jim…
Jim Carrey Allegedly Infected Ex-Girlfriend Cathriona White with STD
Summary: Cathriona White's estranged husband claims Jim Carrey gave White an STD before dumping her, resulting in her suicide. The…
$1.9 Million Settlement for Sandra Bland Family
Summary: The family of Sandra Bland reached a $1.9 million wrongful death settlement after she was found hanging in her…
D.C. Madam Commits Suicide
Summary: The convicted Washington D.C. prostitution ring leader committed suicide instead of serving time in prison. In an apparent suicide,…
Prominent Law Firm Partner Commits Suicide by Train
Summary: During the Christmas holiday, a partner of Aaron & Partners committed suicide by walking in front of a train.…
Lawyer Faces Trial for Attempting to Kill Girlfriend
Summary: Lawyer who faces trial for attempted murder turns down plea deal. An attorney who is on trial for the attempted…
Man Convicted of Poisoning His Wife Gets Retrial
Summary: Despite being convicted in 2008 of murdering his wife to look like a suicide, Mark Jensen has been granted…
5 Lawyers Charged with Operating Ponzi Schemes
Summary: A list of five lawyers who got caught operating major Ponzi schemes. The Pharm Bro, Martin Shrekli, made headlines…
Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Sandra Bland Case
Summary: Geneva Reed-Veal has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died last month…
Should Mental Health Questions Remain on Bar Applications?
Summary: A resolution that would remove several questions about mental health on bar applications has been proposed and is set…