Motivated

Istanbul Lawyer Arrested After European Council Meeting Claims Detention is Politically Motivated

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Istanbul, Turkey – Fırat Epözdemir, a prominent member of the Istanbul Bar Association Board of Directors, was detained upon his arrival at Istanbul Airport on January 23. Epözdemir had been returning from a meeting at the European Council in Strasbourg, which was focused on defending human rights. Following his detention, Epözdemir was transported to Metris Prison. His arrest has sparked considerable concern among legal professionals and human rights activists, both domestically and internationally. Epözdemir has publicly addressed his arrest via social media, expressing gratitude towards his colleagues and supporters. Notably, he thanked Prof. Dr. İbrahim … Read more

Diddy Fights Back: Rejects Plea Deal, Claims Trial is Racially Motivated

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NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the prominent rapper and music mogul, is steadfastly challenging allegations against him, opting not to seek a plea deal in his forthcoming trial. His legal representative, Marc Agnifilo, articulated that Combs contends he is innocent of the charges, which include racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Agnifilo, a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, emphasized that his client is determined to demonstrate his innocence not only to clear his own name but also as a stand against what he perceives as a broader pattern of governmental overreach. … Read more

Iowa’s Legal Guardians: ACTL Stands Against the Politically Motivated Attacks on State Judges and Justices

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Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) has issued a strong statement opposing the politicized attacks on the state’s judiciary, highlighting concerns over recent criticisms aimed at individual judges and justices stemming from their legal rulings. The statement comes amid growing tensions over court decisions involving highly charged issues such as abortion rights, with activists on various sides of the debates calling for the impeachment or removal of several justices. Bill Graham, Vice-Chair of the Iowa State Committee, affirmed the group’s commitment to protecting judicial independence, … Read more

Defense Alleges Politically Motivated Attack on Trump in Classified Documents Case

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FORT PIERCE, Florida – Federal prosecutors and attorneys for former President Donald Trump and two of his employees convened in a Fort Pierce federal courtroom on Thursday to present arguments regarding defense motions to dismiss a government case concerning classified documents. The defense team claimed that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) sought these documents for political reasons, driven by the Biden Administration. Although Trump and his co-defendants were not required to attend the hearing before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, their lawyers indicated that they would be present. There was high security presence … Read more