legal ethics

  • Georgia Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump Georgia Case

    A Georgia appellate court has ruled to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the case related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding Trump’s alleged election interference and may undermine efforts…

  • Lawyer Convicted of Tampering with Corpse Has License Revoked

    The Florida Supreme Court has formally revoked the law license of Nina Marano, a Florida attorney who pleaded guilty to tampering with a corpse. The revocation, which took place on Nov. 14, 2024, followed Marano’s request and will stand unless a rehearing motion is filed within the designated time frame. Marano, also known as Nina…

  • Detroit Judge Temporarily Removed from Docket After Ordering Teen Handcuffed for Sleeping During Court Field Trip

    A Detroit judge is facing disciplinary action after ordering a teenage student to be handcuffed for falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. Judge Kenneth King of the 36th District Court has been temporarily removed from his docket following the incident, according to a statement issued by Chief Judge William McConico. The situation unfolded during…

  • Criminal Court Judge Removed From Cases Amid Allegations of Bias

    A controversy has emerged in Shelby County Criminal Court as Judge Shelia Renfroe faces removal from over two dozen cases following allegations of bias against a public defense attorney. The motion to disqualify Judge Renfroe, who presides over the Shelby County Mental Health Court Division 9, was heard last week Friday in Judge Christopher Craft’s…