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Police Suggest Possible Charges for Those Who Filmed Rape on Train

JonathanTurley

For example, Washington state allows for the charging of a misdemeanor. The law requires that individuals “shall as soon as reasonably possible notify the prosecuting attorney, law enforcement, medical assistance, or other public officials.” In torts, there is no duty to rescue rule. Cf: Restatement, Torts, § 322.

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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

JonathanTurley

In celebration of Thanksgiving, I give you our annual Turkey Torts of civil and criminal cases that add liability to libations on this special day (with past cases at the bottom). Indeed, the torts and crimes recorded this year seem painfully reminiscent of this loathsome year. Some 1,800 ate the catered meal.

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Cuomo Accused of Being Serial Harasser as Cuomo Attacks Accusers as Political Hacks

JonathanTurley

The late New York Gov. However, his son, Andrew Cuomo, the current New York governor, moved today from presumed sinner but presumed assaulter. Some of these allegations would constitute misdemeanor assault given allegations of Cuomo the breasts and butts of staffers.

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No, Trump Supporters Cannot “Citizen Arrest” the Judge or James in New York

JonathanTurley

Trump reposted a supporter’s “fantasy” of executing a citizen’s arrest of Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. ” The right still exists for any felonies (or certain misdemeanors committed in the presence of the citizen). I have also criticized this New York law.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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NEW CASES, MOTIONS, AND OTHER FILINGS. Supreme Court to Consider Whether to Grant Certiorari in Oakland and San Francisco Climate Cases; Fossil Companies Removed New York City and Maryland County Cases. City of New York v. City of New York v. May 18, 2021). Chevron Corp. , 18-2188 (2d Cir.

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