Actual

Texas Judge, Author of Hedge-Fund Novel, Cleared to Oversee Actual Bankruptcy Case

by

Austin, Texas — In a remarkable overlap of fiction and judicial duties, a Texas judge renowned for authoring a fictional narrative about a hedge fund has been ruled eligible to preside over a real-life bankruptcy case involving a significant Texan hedge fund. The decision comes after scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest given his literary pursuits. The judge, whose novel dives into the intricacies of high finance and corporate deception, faced questions about his impartiality and ability to rule fairly in a case that mirrors the themes and industry setting of his book. Legal experts … Read more

After 33 Years, Missouri Judge Overturns Murder Conviction, Citing ‘Actual Innocence’ Amid Recanted Testimonies

by

St. Louis, Missouri — After spending over three decades behind bars for a crime he insists he did not commit, Christopher Dunn, 52, saw his murder conviction overturned on Monday when a St. Louis judge issued a written order vacating the sentence based on claims of “actual innocence.” The ruling, which revolved around recanted testimonies and a lack of physical evidence, may potentially end Dunn’s lengthy incarceration for the 1990 murder of 15-year-old Rico Rogers. The case garnered renewed scrutiny after a formidable evidentiary hearing four years earlier indicated probable innocence. The judge presiding over … Read more