Defense

Sexual Assault Case Update: Defense Lawyers Reviewing Evidence and Question Police Handling

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London, Ontario – Lawyers representing five members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors team appeared in court for the first time last Monday to face sexual assault charges related to an incident that occurred in June 2018. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 30, leaving a 12-week gap between appearances. Legal experts and defense attorneys have provided their insights on what to expect in the proceedings and have also commented on the recent public statement made by the London Police Service. Sam Goldstein, a criminal defense attorney based in Toronto with experience in sexual … Read more

Defense Attorney Struggles with Low Trial Wages, Considers Withdrawing from YSL Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A year-long trial has left attorneys appointed to the case struggling financially and considering withdrawal. The trial involves Rodalius Ryan, who is already serving a life sentence for an unrelated murder case. Defense attorney, D’Williams, expressed frustration, saying, “Nobody wants to hire an attorney who’s been in trial for a year.” The trial is currently on a break until Tuesday. Last year, the appointed attorneys sought additional pay from the Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) due to the low wages they were receiving, which amounted to $15,000 for the duration of the … Read more

Special Judge Stands Strong: Refuses Defense Request to Step Down in Delphi Murders Case

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The special judge overseeing the Delphi murders case has declined a request from the defense to step down from the trial. On Tuesday, Special Judge Frances Gull made her decision known, rejecting the defense team’s plea to have her removed from Richard Allen’s case. The defense argued that Judge Gull was biased against Allen and his attorneys. However, Judge Gull cited an earlier unanimous decision by the Indiana Supreme Court which upheld her position in the case. Allen is scheduled to appear in court next week for a hearing, with his trial … Read more

Tragic Shooting at Pittsburgh U-Haul Leaves One Dead: Homicide Trial Begins as Defense Admits Guilt

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Corey Dick, an employee at a U-Haul in Pittsburgh’s East End, found himself caught in a devastating tragedy on July 27, 2021. As he prepared to have an early dinner, a man who had been inquiring about renting a pickup truck returned and reported that the truck he wanted to see was locked. Dick’s best friend and coworker, Jacob Jaillet, went outside to offer assistance. Seconds later, Dick heard two gunshots and a customer frantically urged him to call 911. Rushing outside, Dick discovered Jaillet shot in the neck and bleeding. In … Read more