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legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

Alec Baldwin Seeks Dismissal of Charges in Fatal 'Rust' Shooting Case

Alec Baldwin was offered a lenient plea deal in the accidental shooting case on the set of "Rust," but prosecutors withdrew the offer and indicted him on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin's lawyers have accused the prosecutors of misconduct, including leaking confidential information about the grand jury proceedings to the media. The defense is seeking to have the case dismissed, alleging that the prosecutors have illicit motivations behind the prosecution.

via Variety|

#alec-baldwin #involuntary-manslaughter #legalcrime

legalpolitical2 years ago•6 min saved

"Trump Case Prosecutor's Financial Ties with Fani Willis Under Scrutiny"

Bank statements filed in the divorce case of prosecutor Nathan Wade reveal that he paid for at least two airline trips with Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, raising questions about a potential improper personal relationship. The accusations have caused turmoil in the criminal case against former president Donald Trump, with one of his co-defendants alleging that Willis and Wade engaged in misconduct. The judge has scheduled a hearing to address these claims, and Trump has called for appropriate consequences and dismissal of the charges against him. Additionally, a member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has demanded an explanation and plans to investigate the potential misuse of county funds.

via The Washington Post|

#fani-willis #legalpolitical #nathan-wade

legal-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

"Experts Call for Removal of Fani Willis from Trump Prosecution Case Over Alleged Affair"

Fani Willis, the prosecutor leading the racketeering case against Donald Trump, is facing allegations of having an illicit affair with a lawyer she hired, Nathan Wade, who lacks experience in RICO and felony prosecution. The court documents filed by a Trump co-defendant allege that Wade billed taxpayers excessively and that Willis financially benefited from their relationship. Legal experts suggest that while these allegations could cause PR trouble for Willis, it may not automatically dismiss Trump's legal troubles. The court could order remedies such as substituting prosecutors or removing the case to a different district, but it's unlikely to result in the wholesale rejection of the criminal case.

via Fox News|

#donald-trump #fani-willis #legal-affairs

legalcriminal-justice3 years ago•2 min saved

"Prosecutor Misconduct Leads to Clearing of Four Former US Navy Officers in Fat Leonard Case"

Four former US Navy officers charged in the Fat Leonard bribery scandal were cleared of felony charges due to prosecutor misconduct. The judge described the prosecutors' conduct as "outrageous." The officers pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge with a $100 fine. The case is tied to the largest corruption case in US Navy history, costing the Navy millions of dollars. This marks a significant setback for the Justice Department, which has charged over 30 defendants in the scandal.

via Reuters|

#bribery-scandal #fat-leonard #legalcriminal-justice