Disbarment

Kentucky Lawyer Admits to Stealing Over $200,000 from Estates, Faces Disbarment and Felony Charges

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky attorney has entered a guilty plea to charges of theft involving over $200,000 from two estates in Campbell County, authorities said. The case has triggered an automatic, though temporary, suspension of her license to practice law. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the plea by Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, who is accused of inappropriately extracting sums from the estates during moments of bereavement for the families involved. The legal community and the public alike have expressed shock and dismay over the breach of trust. Court documents reveal Zaccheus-Miller committed the thefts in … Read more

Rising Tensions: Pakistani Lawyer Faces Disbarment as Four Ahmadis Detained on Alleged Blasphemy Charges

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Lahore, Pakistan – In the intensifying climate of religious persecution in Pakistan, members of the Ahmadi community face severe legal and social discrimination. Recently, four Ahmadis were arrested and imprisoned on false blasphemy charges, a recurring issue in a country where the blasphemy laws are notoriously harsh and frequently manipulated. Adding to the distress of the community, a high-profile lawyer representing Ahmadi clients was threatened with disbarment simply for defending their rights in court. The lawyer, who has been a vocal advocate for religious minorities in Pakistan, reported receiving multiple threats, not only jeopardizing his … Read more

Conservative Attorney John Eastman Faces Disbarment in California Over Role in Challenging 2020 Election Results

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Los Angeles, California – Conservative attorney John Eastman could face disbarment in California for his involvement in creating a legal strategy aimed at helping former President Donald Trump maintain power after losing the 2020 election. The recommendation for disbarment was made by State Bar Court of California Judge Yvette Roland in a 128-page ruling on Wednesday. If the California Supreme Court upholds the recommendation, Eastman’s law license would be placed on “involuntary inactive” status. Eastman would also be required to pay $10,000 in monetary sanctions to the State Bar of California Client Security Fund, as … Read more

Disbarment Imposed: Lawyer Representing Golden Dawn Faces Permanent Removal for Nazi Salutes

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ATHENS, Greece – Konstantinos Plevris, the lawyer who represented former MEP Yiannis Lagos of the disbanded Golden Dawn party, has been permanently disbarred from the Athens Bar Association. The decision was made by the Secondary Disciplinary Council, led by Supreme Court President Ioanna Klapa-Christodoulea. Plevris faced the consequences of his actions during the appeal by convicted members of Golden Dawn in October 2022, where he was seen making Nazi salutes. Following this incident, the Primary Disciplinary Council of the Athens Bar initially upheld his dismissal in March 2023. It is worth noting that Plevris is … Read more