New Jersey Senator Menendez Hires Defense Attorney Known for Criticizing Prosecutorial Overreach

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Bob Menendez, who is set to stand trial in New York in May, has hired a new lawyer to represent him. The move comes as Menendez faces a series of indictments alleging bribery and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Menendez’s new attorney, Yaakov Roth, will join his legal team in the fight against the charges. Menendez’s current lawyers wrote in a statement that the accusations against him are “outrageously false” and distort the truth. Roth, who has previously expressed concerns about the criminalization of politics, will no doubt bring his … Read more

Trump Attorney Slams Journalists for Disturbing Assassination Joke in Courthouse Commentary

WASHINGTON, DC – Trump attorney Alina Habba strongly criticized journalists who were overheard joking about former President Donald Trump being assassinated. The incident occurred outside the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington, where Trump’s appeal for criminal immunity was being heard. News cameras were stationed along the route from the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia to capture Trump’s arrival at the courthouse. During a live feed, journalists were heard bantering about the challenges of getting a good shot of Trump, which escalated into darker humor with references to the late President John F. … Read more

Marquette-Based Lawyer Karl Numinen Recognized as Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Leading Lawyers Survey

Marquette, Michigan – Karl Numinen, a criminal defense lawyer based in Marquette, has been recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in a recent survey conducted by Leading Lawyers. The survey identified the top 10 criminal defense lawyers based on feedback from their peers. Numinen expressed his pride in being the only Upper Peninsula (U.P.) criminal defense lawyer listed in the survey, describing it as a rewarding achievement. In an interview, Numinen highlighted the caliber of his fellow attorneys on the list, such as Tom Cranmer, a former United States attorney and a … Read more

Minnesota Attorney General Seeks $3 Million in Unpaid Wages in Landmark Lawsuit Against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken legal action against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy, seeking compensation of nearly $3 million for unpaid wages, unlawful deductions, and civil penalties. Ellison alleges that the company has deprived dozens of employees of their rightful pay, with each individual losing an average of 12 to 32 hours of wages in every two-week pay period. This lawsuit marks one of the largest wage theft enforcement efforts in the state’s history, according to Ellison’s office. The lawsuit, which was filed in Stearns County District Court, focuses … Read more