Arguing

Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s Fate in Jury’s Hands as Defense Concludes Arguing Corruption Allegations Are ‘Myth’

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Chicago — In the high-stakes corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, his attorneys portrayed him as an enigmatic leader misunderstood by the prosecution, while prosecutors charged him with orchestrating a complex web of illegal schemes to bolster his political clout and personal wealth. As the trial nears its crescendo, jurors have been tasked with dissecting a three-month presentation of the intricate, sprawling case. Madigan’s defense lawyer, Dan Collins, employed the metaphor of a sphinx — a mythical figure known for its riddles and silent demeanor — to underscore the perceived discrepancy … Read more

Cobb County Challenges New Election Protocols, Arguing Impractical Timing and Legal Overreach Ahead of November Polls

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Atlanta, GA — In a significant legal clash mirroring national debates over election integrity, a Cobb County election board attorney contended Tuesday that newly mandated state election rules should not be imposed so close to the upcoming Nov. 5 general election. These rules, introduced by the State Election Board in September, are now the subject of contentious legal scrutiny. The debate unfolded in the Fulton County Superior Court where Judge Robert McBurney presided over the lawsuit brought by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. This legal action challenges six rules believed by some … Read more

Former Public Defender Seeking Probation in Ethics Case After Arguing for the Benefits of Cocaine

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ERIE, Pennsylvania – A former assistant public defender in Erie, Pennsylvania, who previously argued that cocaine can have cognitive benefits, is now seeking disciplinary probation in an ethics case. Nathaniel Edmond Strasser, the lawyer in question, had initially represented himself during the proceedings and suggested that low doses of cocaine can positively impact cognitive abilities. However, Strasser has since admitted that his self-representation was inappropriate and deficient. He is now being represented by attorney Philip Friedman. In a recent brief filed with the disciplinary board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Friedman acknowledged that Strasser is … Read more

Defamation Trial: Trump’s Lawyers Barred from Arguing Columnist’s Rape Claim before Jury

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New York – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury assessing damages at a defamation trial this month. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this ruling in advance of the trial on January 16. The defamation trial follows a jury’s conclusion last year that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they did not find sufficient evidence to support her claim of rape. The decision by Judge Kaplan means that the upcoming trial will focus solely on determining the amount of damages to be … Read more