Criminal

Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Unveils Secret Recordings by MA State Police, Jeopardizing Criminal Cases Statewide

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FITCHBURG, MA — The Massachusetts State Police are facing a potential class-action lawsuit after it was revealed that troopers secretly recorded almost 200 people without their consent, violating federal and state law. The recordings, which took place between approximately 2017 and March 2023, may have implications for criminal cases throughout the state. The lawsuit, filed against the state police and Motorola, alleges that the troopers violated the state’s two-party consent law and failed to disclose the recordings in court. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of three Fitchburg residents and a Gardner man, all of … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Denied Request to Dismiss Charges, Criminal Trial Set to Begin in April

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal trial is set to begin on April 15 after a judge denied his request to dismiss charges. Paxton has been facing nearly 9-year-old charges of felony securities fraud and has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. Paxton argued that his constitutional right to a speedy trial had been violated and sought to have the case dismissed. However, Judge Andrea Beall of the 185th District Court ruled against Paxton after brief arguments during a pretrial hearing in Houston. The attorney general was indicted on two counts of … Read more

Meet the Candidates vying for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in El Paso

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El Paso, Texas – The race for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 judge is heating up as two Democratic candidates vie for the seat. Linda Noelle Estrada and Linda Perez are both seeking to take on the role in the upcoming election. The County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 handles misdemeanor cases related to DWI, family violence, bond forfeitures, burglaries, and prostitution. Linda Noelle Estrada, 40, currently serves as a criminal law magistrate judge and has a background as a criminal defense attorney. She plans to focus on running an efficient docket, … Read more

Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney Ashleigh Merchant Takes Center Stage in Case Against Former President Trump

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Atlanta, Georgia – In a high-stakes hearing that could upend the sprawling election meddling and racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants, Ashleigh Merchant, a Georgia criminal defense lawyer, will take center stage on Thursday. Known as a “badass” attorney who also runs marathons in her spare time, Merchant filed a bombshell motion in January on behalf of her client, GOP political operative Mike Roman, alleging an “improper” relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a special prosecutor she appointed. Merchant argues that this alleged conflict of interest should … Read more