Ex-Antioch Police Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Abuse and Falsifying Reports in Contentious Trial

OAKLAND, Calif. — In a decisive verdict, former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri was convicted Friday for depriving a civilian of civil rights and falsifying police reports, though acquitted of more severe allegations including conspiracy to commit violence with fellow officers. The trial, which has received significant attention, highlighted a major scandal concerning police conduct in the Bay Area, involving testimony against Amiri by his previous colleagues and even a former friend. The legal proceedings against Amiri showcased the complexities and inner tensions often present in law enforcement culture. During his tenure, Amiri was notably … Read more

Vernon Lawyer Found Guilty of Professional Misconduct for Falsifying Court Documents and Mishandling Elderly Client’s Estate

Vernon, Canada – A British Columbia lawyer faced significant scrutiny and was deemed to have engaged in professional misconduct, according to a recent ruling by a Law Society of B.C. hearing panel. Leonard Hil Marriott, owner of North Valley Law with practices in Vernon, Armstrong, and Enderby, allegedly mishandled legal documents and provided misleading information regarding an elderly client’s estate. In one instance, when tasked with a simple property transfer after his client’s spouse passed away, Marriott inaccurately completed a form, effectively severing a joint tenancy rather than transferring it, as was required. This error … Read more