Attorney

Bribery Trial for Former Prosecuting Attorney: Jury Pool Shrinks as Ex-Campaign Donors Await Verdict

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HONOLULU, Hawaii — As the trial for a former prosecuting attorney and campaign donors accused of bribery approaches, the jury pool is being narrowed down. The defendants, who are facing charges related to alleged corruption in Honolulu, have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent months. In the lead-up to the trial, the selection process for the jury has been underway. Prospective jurors have been questioned and evaluated to ensure a fair and impartial trial. The goal is to select a diverse group of individuals who can objectively assess the evidence and make a … Read more

Essex County Attorney Amy Quinn Declares Candidacy for County Judge in Upcoming Election

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LAKE PLACID, NY – Amy Quinn, an attorney from Essex County, announced her candidacy for county judge in the upcoming November election. The seat will soon be vacant as current judge Richard Meyer is set to retire at the end of his second 10-year term. According to state law, judges in the Unified Court System must retire at age 70. Quinn, who currently serves as the principal court attorney under Meyer, is starting the petitioning process to secure her place on the ballot in February. The election will take place on November 5. Quinn emphasized … Read more

Arkansas Attorney General Challenges State Board of Corrections’ Outside Counsel in FOIA Case

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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Attorney General Tim Griffin has taken legal action to remove the state Board of Corrections’ lawyer from a Freedom of Information Act case. Griffin argues that the board cannot hire an outside attorney under a specific state law because board members are not constitutional officers. The motion filed by Griffin asserts that “The Board and its members are created by statute, not the Constitution.” In response, the outside attorney, Abtin Mehdizadegan, claims that Griffin’s argument has already been rejected by another judge in a separate case involving the same parties. The … Read more

Columbus City Attorney Challenges Ohio Supreme Court to Uphold Cities’ Right to Enact Reasonable Gun Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has submitted a filing to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging them to address the issue of cities having the power to enact and enforce reasonable gun laws. Klein believes that it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the Second Amendment while also recognizing their duty to ensure responsible gun ownership. The call for action comes in response to the alarming increase in gun-related homicides in Columbus. In the past year alone, the city witnessed 149 homicides, a figure that surpasses the previous year by 10 cases. … Read more