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immigration1 hour ago•38 min saved

Immigrant minors may face judges alone as legal aid funds run dry

A federal contract that provides attorneys for unaccompanied immigrant minors is set to expire Friday, risking that tens of thousands of children will appear before immigration judges without legal representation. Nonprofits warn they may scale back or close, affecting about 24,000 children and leaving roughly $65 million in unpaid reimbursements. The Office of Refugee Resettlement has offered to extend the contract if providers share client information, a demand nonprofits have refused due to confidentiality concerns.

via The Washington Post|

#children #federal-funding #immigration

immigration2 hours ago•12 min saved

New York City Deportation Hearings Without Counsel Raise Due-Process Concerns

Hundreds of detained migrant children in NYC face deportation hearings with little or no legal representation as Judge Lisa Ling pushes cases forward; a looming $356 million federal contract for court-appointed counsel is set to expire, threatening tens of thousands of unrepresented minors nationwide, while advocates warn this could lead to rushed pleadings, self-deportation, and grave due-process gaps.

via The City Reporter|

#deportation #eoir #immigration

entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

David Del Rio Recruits Shawn Holley Post-'Matlock' Firing

Actor David Del Rio hired high-profile attorney Shawn Holley following his firing from CBS's 'Matlock' after being accused of sexual assault by co-star Leah Lewis, though police reports do not confirm the incident. Del Rio's legal team is now managing the fallout from the allegations.

via TMZ|

#cbs-matlock #david-del-rio #entertainment

legal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Fires Legal Team After Blaming Child Filmed in Bathroom

American Airlines has fired its previous legal team after they controversially argued that a 9-year-old should have known she was being recorded by a flight attendant in the bathroom. The airline is facing lawsuits related to former flight attendant Estes Carter Thompson, who is accused of filming underage girls. The airline has since retracted the claims and changed legal representation following intense media and public backlash.

via Business Insider|

#american-airlines #child-exploitation #lawsuit

legal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Drops Law Firm After Blaming 9-Year-Old in Spycam Case

American Airlines has replaced the law firm that controversially blamed a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a hidden camera in an airplane lavatory. The new firm, Kelly Hart & Hallman, will handle the lawsuit filed by the girl's family after videos of her were found on a former flight attendant's phone. The flight attendant, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of luring girls to use the lavatory where he had hidden the camera.

via Fortune|

#american-airlines #child-exploitation #flight-attendant

legal-news2 years ago•5 min saved

American Airlines Drops Law Firm After Blaming Child in Spycam Incident

American Airlines has replaced the Wilson Elser law firm with Kelly Hart & Hallman after the former blamed a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera phone in an airplane lavatory. The girl’s family is suing the airline after videos of her were found on a former flight attendant’s phone, who is accused of attempted sexual exploitation of children.

via HuffPost|

#american-airlines #child-exploitation #flight-attendant

legal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Replaces Legal Team After Blaming Child for Restroom Incident

American Airlines has replaced the Wilson Elser law firm after it controversially argued that a 9-year-old girl was negligent for not noticing a camera phone taped to an airplane lavatory seat. The airline is now represented by Kelly Hart & Hallman. The case involves a former flight attendant accused of attempting to exploit children by recording them in the lavatory. The girl's family is suing American Airlines, and another family has filed a similar lawsuit in federal court.

via Yahoo Finance|

#american-airlines #child-exploitation #flight-attendant

legal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Replaces Law Firm After Blaming Child for Restroom Camera Incident

American Airlines has replaced the Wilson Elser law firm after it controversially claimed a 9-year-old girl was negligent for not noticing a camera phone taped to an airplane lavatory seat. The airline is now represented by Kelly Hart & Hallman. The change follows a lawsuit filed by the girl's family after videos of her were found on a former flight attendant's phone. The flight attendant, who has been fired, faces charges of attempted sexual exploitation of children.

via The Associated Press|

#american-airlines #child-exploitation #flight-attendant

us-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Lawyer's Risky Move: Representing Him in Hush Money Case"

Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and partner at a prestigious law firm, has taken a significant career risk by representing Donald Trump in his upcoming criminal trial in Manhattan, making him the first former U.S. president to face prosecution. Blanche's decision to defend Trump has raised eyebrows among his former colleagues, as he has left a lucrative law firm partnership to represent a client known for legal troubles and disputes with his lawyers. This move has pushed Blanche outside his comfort zone, as he has limited experience as a defense lawyer, and has sparked speculation about his future in Trump's orbit.

via The New York Times|

#criminal-trial #donald-trump #former-president

legalpolitical2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump's Attorney Joe Tacopina Withdraws as Manhattan Trial Looms"

Attorney Joe Tacopina has withdrawn from representing former President Donald Trump in two major cases, including a civil lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll and a Manhattan Supreme Court case related to hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump continues to face multiple criminal charges and pending cases, with Tacopina's departure coming just before the Iowa Republican caucuses.

via CNBC|

#civil-lawsuits #donald-trump #hush-money-trial

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Legal Team Shrinks as Key Lawyer Withdraws Ahead of Trials"

Donald Trump lost three of his lawyers in one day, including attorney Joe Tacopina, who withdrew his firm's representation in multiple lawsuits against the former president, including a hush money case and a civil defamation and battery case. Trump is facing four criminal indictments and a total of 91 felony charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. The reasons for the lawyers' withdrawal were not specified, but it is speculated that it could be due to a breach of confidence or financial reasons.

via Newsweek|

#criminal-cases #donald-trump #lawsuits

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump's Lawyer Joe Tacopina Withdraws from Legal Team Ahead of Manhattan Criminal Trial"

Joe Tacopina, a prominent New York trial lawyer known for representing high-profile clients, has withdrawn from representing former President Trump in his criminal hush money case and a sexual battery civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll. The reasons for Tacopina's departure remain unclear, but it comes on the eve of Carroll's trial seeking damages for defamation. Tacopina's withdrawal adds to the list of lawyers who have represented Trump in various legal entanglements, including criminal charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

via The Hill|

#donald-trump #e-jean-carroll #high-profile-cases

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Trump co-defendant denied release on bail due to inability to afford private lawyer

Harrison Floyd, one of Donald Trump's co-defendants in a Georgia election-fraud case, remains in jail after telling a judge that he cannot afford a private attorney and was denied bond. Floyd stated that he did not qualify for a public defender and could not afford the cost of retaining a private lawyer. The reason for his denial of public representation is unclear. Floyd, who is accused of participating in a scheme to pressure an election worker to falsely admit to voting fraud, will remain in a jail that is under investigation for violence and unsanitary conditions. Trump and the other defendants in the case have already posted bond.

via Reuters|

#co-defendant #donald-trump #election-fraud

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Trump's Legal Woes Mount as Miami Arraignment Approaches.

Former US President Donald Trump is struggling to find experienced legal representation as he faces 37 separate charges stemming from alleged violations of the Espionage Act and other portions of the US criminal code. Many prominent criminal defence lawyers in the Southern District of Florida, where Trump faces charges, are declining to join his legal team. Trump's tendency to disregard legal advice and make incriminating statements in public settings, as well as his history of refusing to pay for services rendered, have made it difficult for him to secure competent representation. Trump is expected to be represented at his arraignment by Christopher Kise and Todd Blanche.

via The Independent|

#criminal-charges #donald-trump #espionage-act

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

The ongoing Covid battle: Boris Johnson's legal troubles and demands for transparency.

The public inquiry into Covid is in a row with the government over how much information should be disclosed, with victims' groups accusing the government of a cover-up. The inquiry wants to see unredacted WhatsApp messages between Boris Johnson and 40 people, including senior government figures, but the government claims some of the material is "unambiguously irrelevant". Meanwhile, Johnson is looking for new lawyers for the inquiry after his previous lawyers found evidence of further breaches of pandemic restrictions. The battle for reputations, accountability, and truth over Covid is just beginning.

via BBC|

#boris-johnson #covid-inquiry #government-transparency