Lawyers

Lawyers Demand $34M for Woman Allegedly Framed by Police, Claiming Grave Judicial Errors

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Las Vegas, NV — Attorneys representing Kirstin Lobato, who once faced charges wrongfully, are now seeking a $34 million compensation from Las Vegas police, alleging that she was framed. This legal battle spotlights significant concerns regarding injustices and errors within the criminal justice system. In 2001, Lobato, then a teenager, was accused of the murder and sexual mutilation of a homeless man in Las Vegas. Her defense argued that she was nearly 170 miles away at the time the crime occurred. Despite her alibi, she was convicted in 2002 and again in 2006 after her … Read more

Justice Delayed, Defender Down: Bail Hearing for Hindu Monk Postponed as Attacked Lawyers Fail to Appear in Bangladesh Court

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest from ISKCON detained on sedition charges, was indefinitely delayed after a no-show from his legal team in a Bangladesh court. The hearing, originally slated for today, has now been pushed to January 2 amid unsettling developments involving his defense lawyers. Reports indicate that the defense team, comprising 51 attorneys, has faced severe intimidation and violence, leading to their absence in court. Among them, advocate Ramen Roy, who is spearheading Das’s defense, was severely injured in an attack and is now recuperating … Read more

Nova Scotia Lawyer’s Courtroom Outburst Resulting in Suspension Upheld by Appeal Court

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A local lawyer has faced the loss of his legal practice credentials following a tumultuous incident in a courtroom earlier this year, which escalated to the point where law enforcement had to intervene physically. The event led to an appeal which has recently been dismissed, solidifying the lawyer’s suspension. Donn Fraser, an attorney based in Pictou County, came under scrutiny after a February 1 incident at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Pictou during which his conduct resulted in a chaotic scene. Following an extensive review, a three-member panel of the … Read more

Valor in the Shadows: The Heroic Stand of Sgt. Brian Wood and the Unraveling of a Lawyer’s Deceit

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London, UK – In a dramatic turn of events, Phil Shiner, a once-celebrated human rights lawyer, will face sentencing next week after admitting to three counts of fraud tied to legal aid claims. This development marks a significant milestone in what has been a contentious and storied legal saga involving accusations against British military personnel, including Colour Sergeant Brian Wood, who was honored with the Military Cross for bravery during combat operations in Iraq. Shiner, who had previously won accolades from human rights organizations, was found to have solicited fraudulent claims against soldiers, allegedly offering … Read more