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Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon's court crisis

Oregon faces a public defender shortage, causing significant delays and hardships for defendants awaiting legal representation.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Amid attorney shortage, Alameda County program ensuring defendants get represented in court sees leadership shakeup

Andrea Zambrana no longer leads Alameda County's Court Appointed Attorneys Program amid a lawyer shortage that delayed prosecutions and left defendants waiting weeks.
fromwww.amny.com
11 months ago

Luigi Mangione's lawyers ask judge to remove shackles, bulletproof vest in state court | amNewYork

Mangione's legal team argues that the current security measures during court appearances are unnecessary and fuel public prejudice, jeopardizing his right to a fair trial.
Black Lives Matter
Podcast
fromVulture
1 year ago

Menendez Brothers Lawyer Mark Gergaros Gets His Moment in Diddy's Trial

Mark Geragos faced backlash from Judge Subramanian for his controversial remarks critiquing the prosecution during Diddy's trial.
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