D.C

St. Thomas Lawyer Answers the Call: Representing Capitol Riot Defendant in D.C.

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A lawyer based in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, has been summoned to Washington, D.C., to defend a client involved in the Capitol storming on January 6. Matthew Campbell, a federal public defender, is facing a demanding schedule as he handles two high-profile cases in his local jurisdiction while also taking on the responsibilities of representing individuals charged in connection with the uprising. The federal government has enlisted the support of lawyers from across the country, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, to aid in the prosecution of more than half of the cases related to … Read more

Legal Experts Critique Trump’s ‘Desperate’ Attempt to Have D.C. Jury Hear Lawsuit, Calling Claims ‘Wild and Irrational’

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Legal experts are criticizing what they see as President Trump’s desire for a Washington, D.C., jury to hear his case, calling it “wild and irrational claims.” Trump’s legal team has argued in court that he should be allowed to face a jury trial in the nation’s capital, despite him being a former president. This move has been met with skepticism from legal experts who argue that it is a desperate attempt to find a sympathetic jury. The idea of a D.C. jury hearing Trump’s case stems from a defamation lawsuit brought against him by former … Read more