Lawyers

Man Charged in Fourth of July Shooting Rehires Lawyers After Dismissing Them: Latest Updates

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, has rehired public defenders after previously dismissing them. Crimo requested to be represented by public defenders once again after firing them last month. Crimo is facing 21 counts of first-degree murder for the shooting incident that occurred during the Independence Day celebration. The parade turned tragic when Crimo opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Crimo is expected to undergo a mental health evaluation to … Read more

Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more

Trump Lawyers Brace for Intense Interrogation Regarding Immunity Claim

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NEW YORK – President Trump’s legal team has been warned to prepare for a thorough and intense questioning regarding their claim of immunity. In the upcoming legal proceedings, they can expect to face a rigorous examination. The president’s attorneys have asserted that he is immune from all criminal investigations while in office. However, legal experts challenge this assertion, arguing that it is important to hold elected officials accountable for their actions. They argue that no one should be above the law. The attorneys representing Trump are fully aware of the challenges they will face in … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Demand Accountability for Israeli Occupation Crimes in Gaza Strip, Seek Justice at International Criminal Court

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Santiago, Chile – Over 100 Chilean lawyers, many of whom have Palestinian roots, have lodged a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the Israeli occupation’s alleged crimes in the Gaza Strip. The lawyers argue that the Israeli actions constitute genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, which they claim violate the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. Lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez stated that the complaint was filed in accordance with the Rome Statute, and the ICC will commence its review starting next Monday. The concerns and requests of nearly 100 Chilean colleagues were incorporated … Read more