Florida quietly launched new probe into troubled school Over the past two years, Florida authorities quietly launched new probes into homicide and sexual abuse allegations associated with a notorious and now shuttered reform school in the Panhandle. But despite interviewing 50 alleged victims of sexual abuse at the Marianna school, the case will not lead to any arrests.State Attorney Glenn Hess, the lead prosecutor for six north Florida... [...]
It's Time To Send Cheating Prosecutors To JailJohn Thompson, a 22-year-old black man in New Orleans, was convicted in 1985?—?in two separate trials?—?of carjacking and murder and sentenced to 49 years on the carjacking charge and to death for the murder. He spent the next 18 years at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, 14 of them on death row. He was 30 days away from execution when his attorneys finally found the evidence that cleared him.... [...]
Attorneys For Roof Say Federal Death Penalty Is UnconstitutionalAttorneys for a white man accused of killing nine black parishioners in a racially motivated attack at a South Carolina church a year ago argued that their client should not face the death penalty, asserting the punishment is unconstitutional.Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Dylann Roof, 22, who is accused of opening fire on a Bible study session at... [...]
What skills do new lawyers need now--and what can wait? Database lets you search for answersSo, young law grad entering private practice, are you confident, on time and diligent? Great! But if you lag in cultivating networks or handling conflicts, don’t worry, you have time.On a day many law students are facing the challenge of state bar exams, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System is releasing a study relating what is... [...]
Parents Abandoned 2-Year-Old Son To Play ‘Pokemon Go,’ Police SayAn Arizona couple is accused of leaving their 2-year-old son home alone while they went out to play “Pokemon Go.”The San Tan Valley parents were arrested on Thursday after their child was found outside their home, in 96-degree heat, wearing a diaper and a T-shirt, according to a statement from the Pinal County Sheriff’s office.Brianna Daley, 25, and Brent Daley, 27, now... [...]
