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Legal Expert Slams Trump Lawyer’s Response as Incompetent and Detrimental in Assassin Question

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a recent legal deposition, former President Donald Trump’s lawyer faced criticism for his response to a question regarding an alleged assassination attempt. Legal experts believe that his answer may have jeopardized his position in the case. The deposition took place in Washington, D.C., and focused on the alleged involvement of certain judges in a plot to assassinate Trump. When asked about evidence supporting these claims, the lawyer failed to provide any substantial proof. Instead, he reportedly responded with a dismissive comment, stating, “You have lost these judges.” This particular remark did … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Fourth Circuit Determines Indictment Not Considered a ‘Claim’ Under Lawyer’s Liability Policy

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Columbia, MD – In a recent decision, the Fourth Circuit ruled in favor of Wiley’s clients, stating that a federal indictment with a criminal forfeiture allegation does not qualify as a “claim” under a law firm’s professional liability policy. The court argued that a forfeiture allegation does not meet the requirements of a “written demand” as outlined in the policy’s definition of a claim. The case involved an insured attorney who sought coverage for a Department of Justice subpoena and subsequent criminal indictment. The indictment charged the attorney with conspiracy, money laundering, and forfeiture related … Read more

Trump Lawyer’s U-Turn: Reconsidering the Possibility of Prosecution After Senate Conviction

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has backtracked on his previous statements regarding whether he could be prosecuted even if convicted by the Senate. Giuliani originally claimed that he couldn’t be prosecuted because his actions were on behalf of the president. However, he later revised his stance, admitting that he could indeed be criminally charged. The reversal came during an interview on Sunday in which Giuliani explained that his previous statement was merely hypothetical and not based on actual legal analysis. He acknowledged that being impeached and convicted by the Senate would … Read more

Request for Minimal Sentence: Heather Mack’s Lawyers Seek 15-Year Term for Involvement in Bali Suitcase Murder

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CHICAGO (AP) — Heather Mack, a native of Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking the minimum sentence of 15 years in prison for her involvement in the murder of her mother during a vacation to Bali. Mack’s lawyers are also urging the judge to credit her for the nearly 10 years she has already served in an Indonesian prison. Back in 2015, Mack was convicted for assisting her boyfriend in killing her mother and then disposing of her dismembered body in a suitcase. Since November 2021, she has been incarcerated at the downtown Metropolitan Correctional Center. … Read more