Defense

Judge Denies Restraining Order Against Pasadena’s New Rent Control Law, Measure H Advocates Join Defense

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Pasadena, CA — A judge has declined the California Apartment Association’s (CAA) request for a temporary restraining order against the newly passed Measure H, a rent control amendment to the Pasadena City Charter. The decision by Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel came after the CAA challenged the measure, alleging constitutional violations. Measure H, approved by Pasadena voters in June and effective since December 22, aims to implement rent control in the city. The Association’s legal challenge argues that the measure unlawfully revises the city’s charter and infringes upon state laws including the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing … Read more

End in Sight for Michael Madigan’s High-Stakes Corruption Trial as Defense Rests, Jury Prep Looms

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CHICAGO – The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a figure long entwined with Democratic politics, is nearing its conclusion as attorneys for Madigan wrapped up their defense. This development sets the stage for closing arguments and subsequent jury deliberations scheduled for the end of January. After the defense concluded, the prosecution made a brief recall of an FBI agent and entered a last piece of bank evidence. U.S. District Judge John Blakey then indicated to the jurors that they had heard all factual testimonies, emphasizing the looming end of proceedings. Madigan, … Read more

Former Decatur Police Officer Charged with Murder Expands Defense Team with Prominent Georgia Attorney

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Decatur, GA — A former police officer from Decatur, entangled in a high-profile murder case, has recently bolstered his defense team by retaining a prominent Georgia attorney. The ex-officer, who has been charged with murder following a controversial incident that resulted in a civilian’s death during a pursuit, is preparing for a pivotal legal battle that has gripped local attention. The case has been marked by escalating public interest due to the fraught circumstances involving a police chase that led to fatal consequences. Legal experts suggest that the addition of a well-known Georgia lawyer to … Read more

Elon Musk’s Attorney Dismisses SEC Lawsuit as ‘Minor Infraction’ in Legal Defense

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Washington, D.C. – In a spirited defense, Elon Musk’s attorney has derided the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent lawsuit against the Tesla CEO as a trivial issue, emphasizing the insignificance of the single charge involved. The lawsuit which draws attention to a tweet Musk made, has sparked a broader conversation about the regulation and oversight of executives’ communications on social media. The controversy centers on a tweet Musk posted in August 2018, stating he had secured financing for a potential private buyout of Tesla at $420 per share, a claim that significantly influenced Tesla’s … Read more