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Florida Appeals Court Vacates Felony Murder Conviction in Hot Car Death Case
legal6 days ago

Florida Appeals Court Vacates Felony Murder Conviction in Hot Car Death Case

A Florida appeals court has overturned the felony murder conviction of Rhonda Jewell, a babysitter who accidentally left 10-month-old Ariya Paige in a hot vehicle in 2023. The court ruled that the trial judge gave the jury incorrect instructions by failing to require proof that Jewell knowingly left the child unattended. Jewell had been sentenced to 17 years in prison. The ruling highlights a legal dispute over whether accidental deaths can be prosecuted as murder and sends the case back for a new trial.

via The Guardian|
#ariya-paige#criminal-law#florida
Judge rejects Lindsay Clancy’s latest bid to drop murder charges after mistrial
us-news8 days ago

Judge rejects Lindsay Clancy’s latest bid to drop murder charges after mistrial

Judge William Sullivan denied defense attorney Kevin Reddington’s fourth attempt to dismiss the first-degree murder charges against Lindsay Clancy. Sullivan ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient physical and circumstantial evidence to prove Clancy killed her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023. This decision follows a mistrial on September 4, where a jury deadlocked 11-1. Clancy is scheduled to return to court on November 2 for hearings on double jeopardy and the lone holdout juror.

via nypost.com|
#criminal-law#kevin-reddington#lindsay-clancy
Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy, Claiming No Evidence of Murder After Mistrial
us-news8 days ago

Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy, Claiming No Evidence of Murder After Mistrial

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in a September 29 hearing that prosecutors failed to prove Lindsay Clancy killed her three children, a strategic shift from his previous trial defense of postpartum psychosis. Judge William Sullivan deferred ruling on the motion for a required finding of not guilty, with the next hearing scheduled for November 2 to determine if a retrial will occur.

via New York Post|
#criminal-law#kevin-reddington#lindsay-clancy
Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy to Deny Child Killings After Mistrial
us-news9 days ago

Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy to Deny Child Killings After Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed a motion for a required finding of not guilty, arguing prosecutors failed to prove she killed her three children in 2023. This marks a strategic pivot from the initial trial, where the defense conceded the killings but argued Clancy was not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. A mistrial was declared on September 4 after a jury deadlocked 11-1 in Clancy’s favor. Legal experts describe the new defense as a routine but high-bar strategy, while prosecutors call it 'laughable.' Judge William Sullivan has taken the motion under advisement, with a retrial date potentially set at a November 2 hearing.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-law#lindsay-clancy#massachusetts
Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy to Challenge Evidence in Post-Mistrial Hearing
legal10 days ago

Clancy Defense Shifts Strategy to Challenge Evidence in Post-Mistrial Hearing

Lindsay Clancy’s defense team adopted a new legal strategy during a September 29 hearing in Plymouth, Massachusetts, arguing that there is insufficient evidence to prove she killed her three children. This marks a departure from the first trial, where the defense admitted the act but claimed Clancy was not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. Judge William Sullivan took all motions under advisement, scheduling a November 2 hearing to determine potential retrial dates and resolve issues regarding juror confidentiality. Prosecutors have not yet confirmed whether they will seek a second trial, though they are preparing as if one is imminent.

via CBS News|
#criminal-law#legal#lindsay-clancy
Pilots rarely face criminal charges after crashes, even in high-profile Miami incident
business24 days ago

Pilots rarely face criminal charges after crashes, even in high-profile Miami incident

US prosecutors rarely charge pilots after crashes because proving gross negligence or recklessness is difficult; the NTSB focuses on safety, not liability, though criminal probes can occur if there’s evidence of a crime. The Miami Amazon Air crash is under NTSB review, with civil suits and potential FAA penalties possible. Past crashes like Comair 2006 and Asiana 2013 often did not yield charges, though isolated cases (e.g., a 2023 off‑duty pilot) show criminal action is possible. International rules vary and airlines can face penalties or lawsuits, but criminal charges against pilots after crashes remain uncommon in the US.

via CNN|
#airlines#aviation#business
Idaho pushes criminal bathroom law tied to birth sex
politics6 months ago

Idaho pushes criminal bathroom law tied to birth sex

Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill that would criminalize using restrooms or changing rooms that don’t match a person’s sex assigned at birth in government buildings and places of public accommodation, with a misdemeanor for the first offense and a felony for a second offense within five years. The measure includes exceptions for custodial work, medical aid, law enforcement, single-user facilities when no other option exists, dire need, athletic events, and guardians accompanying someone needing assistance, and it now goes to the governor. Supporters say it protects privacy and safety; opponents argue it targets transgender people and could endanger them, with groups like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood condemning the bill. Critics note little evidence that inclusive policies threaten safety, and Idaho has recently pursued other anti-LGBTQ measures.

via Idaho Statesman|
#bathroom-bill#criminal-law#idaho
"Trump's Push for Total Immunity: A Threat to Democracy?"
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Push for Total Immunity: A Threat to Democracy?"

Former President Donald Trump asserted on social media that presidents should have complete immunity from prosecution, even for acts that "cross the line," in an apparent effort to position the presidency beyond the reach of criminal law. This statement comes as he faces a federal indictment and seeks to solidify his position in the race for the Republican nomination. Trump's stance appears to go further than his legal team's arguments in court, and it has drawn skepticism from a federal appeals court panel.

via The New York Times|
#criminal-law#donald-trump#immunity
Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Crisis Managers and Disaster Prevention
entertainment-law3 years ago

Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Crisis Managers and Disaster Prevention

The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of 25 top-notch lawyers, known as "The Troubleshooters," who are called upon by Hollywood's elite for handling crises, such as divorces, criminal charges, and estate planning. These lawyers, including Harlee Gasmer, Anne Kiley, Dana Lowy, Erica Lubans, and Kristina Royce, specialize in navigating the law and media while maintaining privacy for their high-profile clients. In the criminal law sector, lawyers like Blair Berk, Priya Chaudhry, Drew Findling, Mitchell Schuster, and Brian Steel have successfully defended celebrities in high-profile cases.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#criminal-law#entertainment-law#family-law
"Jamie Raskin Slams Trump's 'Deranged' Defense in 2020 Case"
politics3 years ago

"Jamie Raskin Slams Trump's 'Deranged' Defense in 2020 Case"

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized former President Donald Trump's legal defense in his criminal case, calling it "deranged." Raskin argued that Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election violated the Constitution and should be subject to criminal law. Trump's lawyers have claimed that his actions are protected by the First Amendment. Raskin pointed to evidence from the Jan. 6 committee and Trump's second impeachment trial to support his argument. He believes that Trump is now being held accountable by a special counsel.

via USA TODAY|
#criminal-law#donald-trump#election-fraud
UN-backed legal recommendations spark outrage over normalization of sex with minors.
controversial-legal-recommendations3 years ago

UN-backed legal recommendations spark outrage over normalization of sex with minors.

A report by the International Commission of Jurists, with the backing of the United Nations, has outraged critics by appearing to normalize sex with minors. The report does not actively call for decriminalizing sex between adults and minors, but it states that children have both the capacity and the legal right to make sexual decisions. The report does not offer a suggested age of sexual consent. The shocking recommendations from international legal elites underscore a number of major recent events in the United States and around the world that have unfolded with bewildering speed.

via Fox News|
#childrens-rights#controversial-legal-recommendations#criminal-law