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‘Invisibility’ of Prosecutor Misconduct Erodes Trust: PA Report

The Crime Report

The measures range from requiring certification that prosecutors have followed the rules of discovery to eliminating the “absolute” immunity from lawsuits currently granted to prosecuting attorneys. Errors of procedure, failure to file appropriate paperwork, missed communications with defense attorneys or the judge are common examples.

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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

JonathanTurley

Many criminal defense attorneys and torts attorneys give special thanks for a holiday that can involve copious amounts of alcohol, strained family relations, over-the-hill amateur football players, “Black Friday” sale stampedes , and novice cooks. Accordingly, Miller was in violation of a statute in addition to being negligent. __.

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Injunction Junction And Circuit Splits Too

Above The Law

Plaintiffs, including 22 state attorneys general and medical associations, argued that the cap violated federal law and threatened to disrupt biomedical research and public health initiatives. 1211(b), which allows the President to remove the Special Counsel only for specific reasons (inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance).

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