Defense

Shocking Allegations: Brooklyn Federal Jail Accused of Serving Maggot-Infested Beans to Detainees, Say Defense Lawyers

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Brooklyn, New York – Defense lawyers representing detainees at the troubled Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn have raised alarming concerns about the food conditions at the federal jail. According to a letter sent on behalf of Joseph Elias, a convicted arsonist seeking time served, the jail has been serving maggot-infested beans to inmates. The lawyers detailed the nauseating conditions experienced by Elias and his allergic reactions to certain foods, including fish. The attorneys argued that these conditions warrant leniency in Elias’s case due to the negative impact on his mental health and overall well-being. Elias’s … Read more

Judge Denies Defense Request to Disqualify Norfolk DA and Imposes No Sanctions in Karen Read Murder Case

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In Dedham, Massachusetts, Judge Beverly J. Cannone has denied a defense request to disqualify or impose sanctions on Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey regarding his extrajudicial comments and other decisions made in the controversial Karen Read murder case. The judge determined that no egregious misconduct had occurred that could substantially prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial, leading to her denial of the motion. Responding to the ruling, Read’s defense attorneys refrained from commenting. This recent decision follows another denial by Judge Cannone on Tuesday, concerning the defense’s request to dismiss the case. The … Read more

Brooklyn’s ‘Bully Gang’ Turns to Rap and Pot Dealing as a Means of Survival, Defense Claims in Trial for Murders

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BROOKLYN, NY – Moeleek Harrell, the alleged leader of the “Bully Gang,” currently on trial for three counts of murder, is being portrayed by his lawyer as a pot dealer and rap artist who simply sought to make ends meet after losing close friends to violence. Harrell and his associates adopted the name “Bully Gang” in an effort to reclaim the term, as they were frequently bullied growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. Their intention was to establish themselves as rap artists within the industry. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joy … Read more

Federal Judge Signals Trial Likely for Hunter Biden’s Felony Tax Indictment, Dismissing Defense Arguments

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Los Angeles, California – A federal judge expressed doubt on Wednesday regarding Hunter Biden’s legal team’s arguments to dismiss his felony tax indictment, potentially setting the stage for a trial this summer. The judge, US District Judge Mark Scarsi, stated that he would reach a decision on the motions to dismiss the case by April 17. The three-hour hearing grew contentious as Hunter Biden’s lawyers clashed with special counsel David Weiss’ team. If the case proceeds, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, would face two separate criminal trials in June, coinciding with the intensification … Read more