Defense

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

Murder or Defense? Jurors Deliberate Fate of Jonathan A. Hidalgo in Stepfather’s Shooting Death

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Yakima, Washington – Jurors will commence deliberations on Monday to determine whether Jonathan A. Hidalgo is guilty of murder or if he acted to protect a vulnerable child. The murder trial of Hidalgo, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his stepfather, Charles Ellis Wade Mills, concluded on Friday with closing arguments presented in Yakima County Superior Court. Both sides agree that Hidalgo, 21, fatally shot Mills in the head. However, the attorneys presented differing arguments regarding the motive behind the crime. Hidalgo claimed that he killed Mills because he believed … Read more

Harvard Business School Professor’s Lawsuit Reveals Troubling Defense in Fraud Case

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino, known for her research on dishonesty, recently faced allegations of data manipulation in her co-authored papers. Gino, who maintains her innocence, filed a lawsuit against Harvard and the bloggers who published the allegations, claiming defamation. The lawsuit shed light on the Harvard internal investigation, which was previously undisclosed. The investigation report, consisting of nearly 1,300 pages, confirmed that the data in Gino’s papers had been manipulated. Gino proposed a theory that an academic rival had framed her, but the report found it highly unlikely. Despite the … Read more