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Ben Crump, a renowned civil rights attorney, has been recognized among Forbes’ prestigious list of the Top 200 Lawyers in America for 2024. The list highlights legal practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional skill, integrity, and leadership in their respective fields, with Crump standing out for his impactful work in civil rights law. As the founder…
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A former Pike County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office deputy, Jeremy C. Mooney, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison and three years of supervised release for federal civil rights violations involving excessive force. Mooney, 49, was convicted by a federal jury in August 2023 of two counts of violating a victim’s constitutional rights by pepper…
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There has been an intriguing breakthrough in a 1980 cold case murder in Oregon! DNA found in a discarded piece of chewing gum led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of a suspect, Robert Plympton, in connection with the killing of Mt. Hood Community College student Barbara Tucker. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced…
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After more than a decade of maintaining his innocence, C.J. Rice, formerly known as Charles J. Rice, has been officially exonerated from a wrongful conviction that resulted in over 12 years of imprisonment. The exoneration was pronounced at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia on Monday morning, marking the end of…
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Four years after the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, bipartisan efforts by Kentucky’s U.S. legislators are underway to enact national change in her honor. Republican Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey have introduced the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act” in both the Senate and House, aiming to prohibit no-knock warrants nationwide. The proposed…
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Amidst the ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, a lesser-known group of survivors is finding solidarity and support in an online forum dedicated to those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic nuns. Gathering weekly over Zoom, members of the support group share their experiences and provide mutual encouragement. Founded by Mary Dispenza,…
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On March 10, 1969, a significant chapter in American history unfolded as James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. This pivotal moment marked a somber milestone in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Ray’s guilty plea, entered in a Memphis courtroom, shocked…
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In an exclusive interview with Lawyer Monthly, Marcus Johnstone, a seasoned UK criminal defence solicitor, delved into the intricacies of defending sexual offence allegations. He shed light on the harrowing consequences individuals face when falsely accused and the evolving landscape of sex crime defence. Johnstone, with over 20 years of experience, specializes in criminal defence,…
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Stafford County investigators made a significant breakthrough in two decades-old murder cases, leading to the arrest of a suspect through DNA forensics advancements. Elroy Harrison, 65, was apprehended on Tuesday , March 5, 2024, after being indicted on charges related to the murders of Jacqueline Lard in 1986 and Amy Baker in 1989. Harrison faces…
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Eligio Bishop, known as “NatureBoy” and leader of the alleged sex cult Carbon Nation, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his involvement in rape and abuse. A jury found Bishop guilty on all counts, including rape, false imprisonment, and charges related to revenge porn. His sentencing comes after a trial that…
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