Former Raleigh County Prosecutor Benjamin Hatfield Disbarred Following Scandal and Multiple Allegations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Benjamin Hatfield, former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney, has been disbarred from practicing law across West Virginia following a series of professional and personal controversies. The state’s Supreme Court of Appeals rendered Hatfield unable to practice law by annulling his license, a decision made with his voluntary consent last Wednesday. Hatfield, who stepped down from his elected position last fall amidst mounting allegations, consented to the annulment of his license on December 30, 2024, effectively ending his legal career in the state. The move came as a resolution to an investigation spearheaded by … Read more

Guilty Plea Unravels Multimillion-Dollar Fraud and Murder Conspiracy Linked to Disbarred Lawyer

New Orleans, LA – In a striking turn of events in an elaborate multimillion-dollar staged-accident fraud investigation, a pivotal figure has pleaded guilty to the murder of a key federal witness, shedding light on deeper layers of corruption and violence. This plea is part of a broader inquiry that has already seen over 50 individuals admit to deliberately crashing into large commercial vehicles to profit from fraudulent insurance claims. Ryan “Red” Harris, 36, accepted a 35-year prison term in return for his cooperation with authorities in unraveling the complex web of deceit that spanned numerous … Read more

Disbarred Attorney Admits to Tax Evasion Over $100 Million in Pennsylvania Court Case

Philadelphia, PA — A former attorney has admitted to tax evasion, accepting guilt for failing to pay taxes on income surpassing $100 million, which he accrued during his legal practice. This admission came as part of a court proceeding held Wednesday in Pennsylvania, where the disbarred lawyer faced significant federal charges. The case, as described by authorities, outlines a deliberate omission by the attorney to pay federal income taxes over several years, contributing to substantial revenue losses for the government. The evasion was tied primarily to income allegedly hidden in various offshore accounts and expenditures … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in D.C., Joining Growing List of Attorneys Penalized for Post-Election Actions

WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to Donald Trump and one-time mayor of New York City, has been formally disbarred in Washington, D.C., signaling a growing legal scrutiny faced by lawyers who represented the former president. This decision comes shortly after Giuliani faced similar consequences in New York due to his involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued the disbarment on Thursday, basing their judgment on actions that had already led to Giuliani’s disbarment in New York in July. Alongside these penalizations, Giuliani has … Read more