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Justice Dept. corrects legal record on ‘systematic’ Tulsa Race Massacre

A coordinated attack by thousands of White people in 1921 that led to the slaughter of hundreds of Black residents in the Greenwood District of Tulsa was the result of systematic, racially motivated violence, the Justice Department said Friday in a new report that sought to correct the federal government’s legal record after more than a century.

Jan 14, 2025 2:35 PM CST

Hunter Biden special counsel defends probe, denounces Biden’s DOJ criticism

The special counsel who prosecuted President Joe Biden’s son Hunter defended his investigation in a report released Monday, rebutting claims by the president and his family that the cases were politically motivated.

Jan 14, 2025 12:45 PM CST

Jack Smith’s subtle indictment of the Supreme Court

Special counsel Jack Smith’s effort to hold Donald Trump accountable for a wild and ultimately violent attempt to overturn the 2020 election based on lies about voter fraud came to a rather meek conclusion early Tuesday with the release of Smith’s final report.

Jan 14, 2025 12:15 PM CST

Lawyer faces civil, criminal charges for allegedly filming minors, adults at rental property

A South Carolina lawyer allegedly hid cameras in his beach rental unit and filmed minors while they were undressing, according to a lawsuit filed in Aiken County, South Carolina, last week.

Jan 14, 2025 12:13 PM CST

Arizona attorney general launches new unit to investigate unsolved murders

Last week, the Arizona attorney general’s office announced the creation of a Cold Case Homicide Unit, which will partner with local law enforcement agencies to reexamine unsolved cases dating back to 1992.

Jan 13, 2025 9:55 AM CST

NBC’s ‘Found’ is far-fetched, but it gets this lawyer thinking about bias in investigations

The problem of bias in criminal investigations is what initially caught ABA Journal columnist and lawyer Adam Banner’s attention regarding Found, an NBC series that focuses on an investigation team led by Gabi Mosely.

Jan 13, 2025 8:49 AM CST

DC Circuit blocks accused 9/11 plotter’s plea after US balks

A federal court has blocked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, from entering a plea deal Friday, granting an 11th-hour Biden administration request and ensuring the case continues into the incoming Trump administration.

Jan 10, 2025 10:45 AM CST

Trump sentenced in hush money case, will not face jail or probation

Donald Trump was sentenced without penalty on Friday for his felony conviction in his hush money trial, appearing virtually at what was likely his final court hearing as a criminal defendant before he is sworn in for another term in the White House.

Jan 10, 2025 10:36 AM CST

Prosecutor ‘poisoned the morale’ of DA’s office with fake harassment texts, disbarment order says

A former prosecutor in Colorado should be disbarred for faking four texts that she attributed to a co-worker, including one referring to her as a “sex doll,” according to a Dec. 31 hearing board opinion.

Jan 10, 2025 9:32 AM CST

In 5-4 vote, Supreme Court refuses to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing

A closely divided Supreme Court refused to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, clearing the way for the president-elect to face judgment in a New York courtroom on Friday and to be formally classified as a felon before he returns to the White House.

Jan 9, 2025 8:45 PM CST

When should life sentences be overturned? Judge shares how he decides

A federal judge’s new book is giving readers a rare inside glimpse at how a judge determines which prisoners deserve to have their sentences overturned.

Jan 8, 2025 9:30 AM CST

Former BigLaw partner, fen-phen lawyer among those granted commutations by Biden

A former Jenkens & Gilchrist partner and an ex-diet-drug lawyer are among nearly 1,500 people granted commutations by President Joe Biden in December.

Jan 8, 2025 8:50 AM CST

Pentagon’s 9/11 plea deals can proceed, appeals court rules

The U.S. government’s controversial plea deals with three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 terrorist attacks may proceed, a Defense Department appeals court has ruled, after the Biden administration sought to thwart an agreement that would spare the lives of those who have admitted guilt in the deadliest crime perpetrated on American soil.

Jan 2, 2025 3:10 PM CST

Our top LinkedIn posts of 2024

As we close the door on 2024 and step into 2025, we're giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the ABA Journal's LinkedIn page and social media analytics.

Dec 23, 2024 10:54 AM CST

Dive into our favorite long reads of 2024

The end of the year will hopefully bring you some downtime for leisure reading. We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite web and print long reads from 2024.

Dec 23, 2024 9:35 AM CST

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