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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action

JonathanTurley

The fatal shooting at Bonanza Creek Ranch already has the makings of a blockbuster tort action. ” The question is not whether but when the first torts lawsuit will be filed. .” What is clear is that there is an abundance of evidence to support a tort action even at this early stage.

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Police Suggest Possible Charges for Those Who Filmed Rape on Train

JonathanTurley

The law covers violent crimes, sexual assault, and assault of a child. The law requires that individuals “shall as soon as reasonably possible notify the prosecuting attorney, law enforcement, medical assistance, or other public officials.” We have seen criminal charges for videotaping crime scenes in other countries.

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Justified Shooting: North Carolina District Attorney Announces That No Charges Against Officers In Brown Case

JonathanTurley

District Attorney Andrew Womble said that Brown was shot at by three Pasquotank deputies who were justified in the use of lethal force “to protect themselves and others.” It appears that Brown did come into contact with officers with his car, though Brown appears to be trying to evade the officers who surrounded the car.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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There are so many different factors when considering whether or not it’s worth it to become a litigation paralegal, including the size of the law firm you work for and the attorney you work with at that firm. A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation.

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The long conference’s relists

SCOTUSBlog

The Farm Bureau and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein ask the court to grant review and reverse the 4th Circuit’s decision. James King, then a college student, got into an altercation with plainclothes federal officers Todd Allen and Douglas Brownback because he says he thought they were criminals mugging him.

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Could Cosby Sue For Wrongful Conviction?

JonathanTurley

Kevin Steele, the Montgomery County district attorney who convicted Cosby, issued a statement that was embarrassing in its evasion of responsibility. It must be done under common law, which is challenging. Under common law, Cosby could sued for malicious prosecution.

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Tennessee Prosecutor Accused of Telling Deputies to Destroy Pictures of Brutal Beating

JonathanTurley

A very disturbing case of alleged police brutality just got far worse after defense counsel for Jim Jones, 62, alleged in open court that a prosecutor with the District Attorney for Lawrence County, Tennessee told a deputy sheriff to delete pictures of the beaten Jones. ” The family filed a civil lawsuit under 42 U.S.C.