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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned by top New York court

RNZ 25 Apr 2024
Arthur Aidala, a lawyer for Weinstein, called the decision a victory for his client and any American charged with a crime, "no matter how popular or unpopular they are." ... fields of sexual misconduct.
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Police Scotland has weaponised complaints process, lawyer says

The Times/The Sunday Times 24 Apr 2024
With MSPs scrutinising legislation brought forward by the Scottish government to improve the police complaints and misconduct process, the lawyer said little had changed since the sexism case.
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What can a judge do if someone is really disruptive in court? Ask the lawyer

Daily Breeze 23 Apr 2024
Lawyers and witnesses, or a person in the gallery, may be engaged in misconduct that requires the court to take action ... Am I liable for harm that occurs in the common area? Ask the lawyer ... Is this a ‘Peeping Tom’ crime? Ask the lawyer.
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Dirty Deeds Done in the Dark: Leftist Lawyers Caught Engaging in Attorney Misconduct

The Epoch Times 22 Apr 2024
Commentary A scathing report by three federal judges on the “misconduct” of plaintiff lawyers in a challenge to Alabama’s ban on gender-transition medicine for ...
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SEC Lawyers Exit After Judge Raps Agency for ‘Abuse’ in Debt Box Case

CoinGape 22 Apr 2024
The resignation of the lawyers comes as a consequence of the agency’s alleged misconduct in the high-profile crypto fraud case ... Sources familiar with the situation revealed that the lawyers were ...
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Memo: State AG should look into possible whistleblower claims of Hopewell treasurer wrongdoing

Progress Index 22 Apr 2024
“It is my formal opinion that the above information should be referred to the Attorney General’s office for further evaluation of criminal misconduct.” Treasurer's lawyer.
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Texas bar can discipline Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton for trying to reverse 2020 election, court rules

The Los Angeles Times 19 Apr 2024
On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeals said Paxton can be sanctioned by the committee because the lawsuit seeks to punish him in his personal capacity as a lawyer rather than as a public official.
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Connecticut's top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her

Newsday 17 Apr 2024
With dozens of supporters in tow including many wearing red, TaShun Bowden-Lewis and her lawyer appeared at a hearing before the state Public Defender Services Commission and denied 16 misconduct ...
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Connecticut’s top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her

Bangor Daily News 17 Apr 2024
With dozens of supporters in tow including many wearing red, TaShun Bowden-Lewis and her lawyer appeared at a hearing before the state Public Defender Services Commission and denied 16 misconduct ...
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Conn.'s top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her

The Day 17 Apr 2024
With dozens of supporters in tow including many wearing red, TaShun Bowden-Lewis and her lawyer appeared at a hearing before the state Public Defender Services Commission and denied 16 misconduct ...
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Florida Bar opens disciplinary case against ex-Pensacola DCF attorney over child porn charges

Pensacola News Journal 16 Apr 2024
... Florida Bar Rule 3-4.4, criminal misconduct of an attorney, after Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested the lawyer Friday for allegedly possessing over 160 child porn videos and images.
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HC orders removal of defamatory content against Gaurav Bhatia from online

The Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2024
New Delhi ... The suit was filed against several YouTube channels and X (formerly Twitter) handles ... The Supreme Court Bar Association had also condemned the misconduct of a lawyer in the district court against Bhatia ... .
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Thunder Bay police chief vows to rebuild eroding trust after ex-chief arrested

Canoe 15 Apr 2024
Fleury held a news conference today after ex-chief Sylvie Hauth and the service’s former in-house lawyer were arrested last week as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct by members of the force.
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Former US ambassador charged with spying for Cuba sentenced to 15 years in prison

The Hill 13 Apr 2024
2023 ...Rocha’s willingness to cooperate, as required by his plea agreement, is important, but does not change the seriousness of his misconduct or his clandestine breach of the trust placed in him.". The Hill has reached out to a lawyer for Rocha ....

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