Defense

Veteran Litigator Joins Motley Rice, Aims to Bolster Philadelphia’s Defense Against Corporate Negligence

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Mount Pleasant, SC – Motley Rice LLC, a Mount Pleasant-based law firm specializing in class actions and multi-litigation practices, recently enhanced their team by hiring experienced litigator Mike Daly. Recognized for his extensive experience in handling mass torts, Daly joins the firm’s Philadelphia office committed to fighting corporate malfeasance through a focus on hazardous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, and environmental dangers including asbestos exposure. Daly, who previously cemented his reputation at Pogust Goodhead, explained in an interview the distinction between class action lawsuits and mass torts. Whereas class actions involve individuals representing a larger group, … Read more

Florida Woman in Suitcase Death Case Sends 58-Page Letter to Judge, Claims Mistreatment by Defense Attorney

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Orlando, FL — In a bizarre twist to an already gruesome case, Sarah Boone, a 46-year-old Florida woman charged with manslaughter after her boyfriend died in a locked suitcase, has sent a lengthy tirade to the presiding judge. Boone, who has gone through eight defense attorneys since her arrest, claims that her latest counsel is failing her, complicating an already notorious case. Boone’s boyfriend, 42-year-old Jorge Torres Jr., met a tragic end in February 2020 after Boone zipped him into a suitcase. Boone maintains the incident was the result of a hide-and-seek game gone wrong … Read more

Incomplete Video Sparks Controversy in West Asheville Pedestrian Murder Case, Says Defense Attorney

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A defense attorney claims that a video capturing an alleged pedestrian murder in West Asheville does not present the “full context.” The attorney argues that the video footage, which has gone viral, may not accurately depict the events leading up to the incident. According to the attorney, the video shows a man confronting another person in the street before what appears to be a fatal altercation. However, the defense argues that the video does not show the entire confrontation, leading to a potentially biased understanding of the situation. The incident took place … Read more

Criminal Defense Attorney Accuses Federal Agents of Tipping Off Press in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Son’s Raid, Contaminating Potential Jury Pool

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LOS ANGELES and MIAMI – The defense attorney representing Justin Combs, the son of hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has accused federal agents of leaking information about raids on Combs’ properties to the press. Jeffrey Lichtman, a high-powered criminal defense attorney known for defending mobsters and drug lords, expressed concern that the media presence during the Department of Homeland Security searches could taint a potential jury pool. Lichtman voiced his complaints on his radio show, “Beyond the Legal Limit,” stating that news outlets were given advance notice of the raids and were reporting on … Read more