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prosecutorial misconduct

When Prosecutor Comments Cross the Line in a High-Profile Case

June 27, 2026

A judge in Utah recently ruled that a prosecutor made inappropriate public statements about a murder suspect. The comments were made in interviews where the prosecutor suggested he already knew the suspect was guilty, even before all evidence was reviewed. This case involves Tyler Robinson, a 23-yea

politics

The Short and Rocky Journey of Lindsey Halligan

November 30, 2025

Lindsey Halligan's time as a US attorney was anything but smooth. She was picked by Donald Trump to lead the Alexandria, Virginia office, but her tenure was cut short after just 63 days. A judge ruled that she was serving unlawfully, which meant the cases she was working on, including one against fo

politics

Unusual Steps in Comey's Indictment Raise Questions

November 19, 2025

A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during

politics

The Legal Battle: James Comey Fights Back

October 21, 2025

James Comey, the former FBI director, is in a legal fight. His lawyers say he's being targeted because of his past clashes with President Trump. They want the charges against him thrown out, calling it a case of personal vendetta. Comey's team argues that the charges are unfair and based on Trump's

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Justice Delayed: How Prosecutors' Mistakes Sent an Innocent Teen to Prison

September 28, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, two former prosecutors from Plymouth County are now facing serious consequences for their actions in a case that wrongfully imprisoned a young student for 17 years. The Board of Bar Overseers found their behavior unacceptable, highlighting how their actions damaged the

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The Unfair Jury: A Missouri Man's Fight for Justice

September 23, 2024

In the heart of Missouri, a man named Marcellus Williams is facing execution for a crime he claims he did not commit. Williams' story is one of alleged procedural errors and racial bias in the judicial system. His lawyer, Jonathan Potts, argues that the state Supreme Court should halt the execution