The recent ruling by a judge ordering the Department of Justice (DOJ) to hand over grand jury materials to James Comey is a significant development, raising serious questions about the integrity of the prosecution’s case. The judge’s decision, underpinned by a “disturbing pattern” of conduct, underscores deep concerns about the way the DOJ handled the investigation and the presentation of evidence to the grand jury. It’s a situation that has many people, including those following this situation closely, questioning the motives and the competence of those involved.
The judge specifically cited two statements made by the prosecutor to the grand jurors as particularly troubling.… Continue reading
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Luigi Mangione attorneys are seeking a dismissal of the state murder charges against their client. The complexity of the situation arises from the fact that the case has also landed in federal court, raising questions about jurisdiction and the potential for double jeopardy. One perspective is that if the crime allegedly occurred in New York City, subject to New York State laws that ensure a fair trial for both the victim and the accused, then federal involvement seems unnecessary. The question remains: why the federal intervention?
The core issue appears to be the interstate nature of the alleged crime. While the initial charges were for murder within New York state, the inclusion of interstate stalking as a contributing factor has opened the door to federal prosecution.… Continue reading
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten resigned from the federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, echoing his predecessor Danielle Sassoon’s concerns about the Department of Justice’s decision to drop the charges. Both prosecutors, who possess conservative backgrounds, criticized the DOJ’s alleged attempt to leverage the prosecution for political gain, specifically for the mayor’s cooperation on immigration enforcement. Scotten’s letter strongly condemned the use of prosecutorial power to influence policy, rejecting any involvement in such actions. The resignations follow reports of a proposed quid pro quo agreement between the mayor’s legal team and the federal government.
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After 43 years of wrongful imprisonment for a 1980 murder, Sandra Hemme has been unconditionally released. Judge Ryan Horsman’s June 2024 innocence ruling, based on withheld evidence and inadequate legal representation, was upheld against appeals by the Missouri Attorney General. The prosecution’s failure to refile charges finalized Hemme’s freedom, marking the end of a legal battle that highlighted prosecutorial misconduct. This release concludes Hemme’s unprecedented time in prison as a wrongly convicted woman in U.S. history.
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The case against Alec Baldwin being dismissed due to withheld evidence is a stunning turn of events that highlights the incompetence of the prosecutors who brought the charges in the first place. The fact that key evidence was not turned over to the defense is not just a minor oversight but a serious breach of legal ethics. The judge’s scathing remarks and the prosecutor being called to the stand during the trial further underscore how badly this case was mishandled.
It is clear that there was a personal vendetta against Alec Baldwin on the part of the prosecutor, given the derogatory remarks made towards him.… Continue reading
As I read through the shocking details of the Missouri woman’s murder conviction being tossed after 43 years, with her lawyers pointing fingers at a police officer as the true culprit, my heart aches for the injustice she has endured for over four decades. The fact that she was wrongfully convicted based on a confession extracted from a vulnerable individual rather than following the physical evidence to the real perpetrator is a stark reminder of the flaws in our justice system.
It is enraging to think that prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that could have exonerated her, and that the police officer who should have been the primary suspect continued to walk free, possibly committing more crimes while she suffered behind bars.… Continue reading
It is appalling to think that a person who was supposed to uphold justice, a prosecutor, could be the very instrument of injustice. Terra Morehead, the former Kansas prosecutor who framed an innocent man, surrendered her law license and will soon be disbarred. This decision comes after Nashae McIntyre was wrongfully convicted and spent 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. McIntyre sued and was awarded $12.5 million, but what about the person responsible for his suffering? Morehead’s actions in this case are nothing short of despicable.
In this case, Morehead relied on testimony obtained through coercion, threats, and lies to wrongfully convict McIntyre.… Continue reading
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