4 h. ago Bribery trial of Nadine Menendez reaches closing arguments: 'Partner in crime'

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, sat quietly in the courtroom as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments today in her bribery trial.

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39 h. ago New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert

Human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts between March and April warrants "review and investigation," according to criminal defense attorney Matthew Mangino.

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7 d. ago Opinion | Thanks, Ed Martin. You’re making defense attorneys like me look good.

Opinion | Thanks, Ed Martin. You’re making defense attorneys like me look good.  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago Lawyers of teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing release 1st statement

The family of a student charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a track meet is "sincerely saddened" over the death, the teen's attorneys said.

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1 week ago Defense lawyers urged to reexamine convictions led by fired Karen Read detective

Michael Proctor's firing from the Massachusetts State Police over his handling of the Karen Read investigation could be a wake-up call to defense attorneys.

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1 week ago In Texas, Misdemeanor Defendants Routinely Face Charges Without an Attorney

In some parts of the state, misdemeanor defendants routinely face charges without representation.

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3 w. ago Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing?

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read case have submitted their witness lists. Here's who's on them. The post Karen Read trial witness lists: Who’s returning, who’s new, and who’s missing? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Karen Read prosecutors requesting her messages with defense attorney

Prosecutors allege Read partly waived her attorney-client privilege with lawyer David Yannetti through her interviews with news outlets. The post Karen Read prosecutors requesting her messages with defense attorney appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Kentucky sheriff who allegedly gunned down judge in chambers plans insanity defense: attorney

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines is planning an insanity defense for allegedly killing Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.

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last month Luigi Mangione's police station snack could help prosecutors link Ivy League suspect to crime scene: experts

Luigi Mangione's defense attorney in Pennsylvania is arguing that his DNA obtained from a snack should not be allowed in court, according to court filings.

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