trial attorneys

  • Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader And Lead Assassin Extradited From Mexico To The U.S.

    Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader and lead sicario, or assassin, Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as El Nini, 32, of Mexico, was extradited on May 25 from Mexico to the United States to face charges contained in two indictments. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated: “Today [May 28, 2024] El Nini joins the growing list…

  • DOJ Sues Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Religious Discrimination

    On May 3, 2024, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for denying an employee’s religious accommodation request to wear a head covering. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleges that TDCJ’s refusal to accommodate the employee’s religious practice…

  • Judge Denies New Sentencing Hearing for Brothers in ‘Wichita Massacre’ Case

    In a recent development in the infamous “Wichita massacre” case, a Kansas judge has denied a request for a resentencing hearing for two brothers awaiting execution. The ruling comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks for Jonathan Carr, 44, and Reginald Carr, 46, who were convicted for their involvement in the brutal quadruple…

  • Brothers Convicted in ‘Wichita Massacre’ Seek New Sentencing Hearing

    Attorneys representing Jonathan and Reginald Carr, the two brothers sentenced to death in the infamous “Wichita massacre,” are advocating for a fresh sentencing hearing. Their joint trial, where jurors determined their punishments, has been a contentious point, prompting the call for a reassessment. Prosecutors are poised to contest this latest legal move. The prosecution’s case…