Misconduct

Ripple CLO Exposes SEC Misconduct in Ongoing Coinbase Legal Battle

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San Francisco – Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has taken to social media to reveal alleged misconduct by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a recent hearing involving popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. In a post on Twitter, Alderoty challenges the SEC’s narrative and argues that their focus on whether investors are pooling their capital with the promoter’s efforts is fundamentally flawed. He cites the influential Revak case and asserts that the Howey test, which determines whether an investment is classified as a security, requires an investment in a common enterprise, not just … Read more

Convicted Murderer Denied New Trial Amid Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct

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MUNCIE, Ind. — A convicted murderer in Delaware Circuit Court has been denied a petition for a new trial after claiming prosecutorial misconduct. Marcus Hanyard, 29, was found guilty in February 2018 of murder, conspiracy to commit burglary, and unlawful possession of a firearm. On Feb. 9, 2017, Hanyard broke into the home of a well-known drug dealer in Muncie and fatally shot Zack Farmer in the head, chest, and legs. According to court documents, Hanyard had discussed robbing the dealer, Isaiah Davis, with Matt Fisher and three others. Fisher, who purchased drugs from Davis, … Read more

Todd and Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Alleging Misconduct in Georgia Tax Investigation

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Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been awarded a $1 million settlement in a lawsuit against a Georgia tax official. The couple sued the official for investigating what they called “bogus” claims about them. Their attorney, Alex Little, described the settlement as “encouraging.” He also noted that it is unusual for one arm of the government to pay money to defendants while another arm is fighting to keep them in jail. This is in reference to Todd and Julie’s ongoing prison sentences for bank fraud and tax … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Files for Retrial Alleging Juror Misconduct in $261 Million Damages Case

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Tampa Bay, Florida – Attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have requested a retrial nearly two weeks after a jury awarded $261 million in damages against the hospital. The motion for a retrial claims that the jury foreman violated conduct rules by sharing information about the case with his wife, who then posted it on social media. The hospital argues that this could have affected the jury’s decision-making process. The case gained widespread attention due to its portrayal in a Netflix documentary film. In the trial, the jury found that All Children’s had falsely … Read more