HighProfile

South Carolina Court Clerk Steps Down Amidst Jury Tampering Investigation in High-Profile Murdaugh Trial

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Walterboro, South Carolina – The court clerk currently under investigation for allegedly interfering with the jury in the high-profile murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has announced her resignation. Rebecca Hill, who served as the Colleton County Clerk of Court for four years, stated that it had been an honor to hold the position, particularly during the nationally publicized Murdaugh trial. During a news conference outside the Colleton County courthouse, Hill explained that her decision to resign was prompted by her reflection on the trial’s significance for South Carolina and the intense scrutiny it attracted from … Read more

Prominent Defense Attorney Returns to Charlottesville Courtroom for High-Profile Murder Trial

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Charlottesville, Virginia – The defense attorney known for successfully keeping Jesse Leroy Matthew off death row in the murders of Hannah Graham and Morgan Harrington will once again take on a high-profile case. This time, the attorney will be at the defense table representing a former University of Virginia student who is facing charges for killing three college football players. The trial is set to begin in January 2025. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. is facing three counts of aggravated murder for the shooting that took place in November 2022. Jones, who was a U.Va. student … Read more

Renowned Defense Lawyer Richard Hibey, Known for High-Profile Clients and International Dramas, Passes Away at 82

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Hibey, a well-regarded defense lawyer known for his courtroom flair and international expertise, passed away at the age of 82, his son David Hibey confirmed. Hibey built a reputation as a strategic legal thinker, attracting high-profile clients involved in cases that captivated public attention and sparked international intrigue. During the 1980s and ’90s, he found himself at the center of some of the biggest global dramas. He represented Jonathan Pollard, the Navy intelligence analyst who leaked secrets to Israel, in a case that reverberated through US-Israeli relations. Hibey also took on … Read more

High-Profile Defense Attorney Joins Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Bringing Expertise in Mass Tort Litigation and Product Liability Cases

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LOS ANGELES – Kimberly Branscome, a prominent defense attorney specializing in product liability and mass torts, is set to join the Los Angeles office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. The move comes after Branscome played a significant role in the highly publicized defense of 3M against claims from over 260,000 U.S. military veterans and service members who alleged hearing loss due to the use of the company’s earplugs. Unlike the original article, Branscome’s new position is not mentioned in the introductory paragraph. In August, 3M agreed to a $6.01 billion settlement for the … Read more