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McGlass Takes Away Singer’s Voice

A Brooklyn gospel singer says that a shard of glass in her McDonald’s chicken sandwich irreparably damaged her vocal chords,…

Brooklyn DA to Review 50 Murder Cases on Suspicion of Corruption

Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes revealed that his offices Conviction Integrity Unit will reopen every murder case that resulted…

Shaming Sentence for Joan Orie Melvin: Does it Go Too Far?

On its surface, it was a routine case: a former Pennsylvania judge was convicted of using government staff and resources…

Attorneys for Colorado Movie Theater Shooter to Enter Insanity Plea

On Tuesday, attorneys representing Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes filed their intent to enter a plea of not…

Air Force Officer In Charge of Sexual Assault Prevention Arrested for Sexual Assault

Lt. Col Jeffrey Krusinski, the officer tasked with handling the Air Force’s sexual assault prevention program, was arrested and charged…

NY State Mandates Reporting of Pro Bono Work

New York State recently approved new requirements mandating that attorneys report their annual pro bono work in order to register…

Mentally Disabled Immigrants Facing Deportation to Be Provided With Representation

A recent ruling by a judge in California’s federal court has ordered immigration courts in California, Arizona, and Washington to…

Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1 Million, Gets No Jail Time

When it comes to pulling a high-stakes scam or heist, one judge has ensured that Orange County is the safest…

US Appeals Indefinite Detention Ruling

An order from a U.S. judge was appealed earlier this week by federal prosecutors. The order bars the enforcement of…