Prominent Philadelphia Criminal Defender’s Girlfriend Found Dead in His Home
The death of Julia Law, the girlfriend of prominent Philadelphia criminal defense attorney A. Charles Peruto, Jr., has rocked Peruto’s…
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One Jury Hung, One to Go in Jodi Arias Trial
After a first-degree murder conviction earlier this month, the trial of Jodi Arias ended with a jury unable to reach…
Boy Scouts of America Votes to Allow Gay Scouts
On Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America ended its policy of banning openly gay children and teens from participating in…
Arias Jurors Speculate on Deadlock for Death Penalty
The jury for the trial of Jodi Arias continues to deliberate as to whether she is eligible for the death…
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…
Background Checks for Guns
According to The Huffington Post, there are senators in several states who voted in early April 2013 to not increase…
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…