Prosecution

"Grand Jury Rebuffs Indictment: Legal Experts Warn of Trust Erosion in Federal Prosecution as Assault Case Against Sidney Lori Reed Falls Flat"

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, overseen by Jeanine Pirro, is encountering challenges in securing grand jury indictments this month, raising concerns about the department’s criminal prosecution strategies. One key case involves Sidney Lori Reed, who was arrested in late July for allegedly assaulting federal officers. The grand jury has refrained from bringing charges against her after three separate presentations, a situation that remains unusual in federal prosecution circles where indictments are typically granted with relative ease. The court clerk has not clarified the reasons behind the grand jury’s … Read more

New Mexico Judge Quashes Alec Baldwin’s Lawsuit Against ‘Malicious’ Prosecution in ‘Rust’ Case

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge has dismissed actor Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit that claimed he faced “malicious” prosecution in connection with the tragic shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” The ruling came as part of a broader legal dispute surrounding the case, in which Baldwin had sought to counter the allegations against him. Baldwin’s lawsuit sought damages for what he characterized as a wrongful prosecution process initiated by the Santa Fe district attorney’s office. His attorney argued that Baldwin was being unfairly targeted, claiming that the actor’s civil rights had been … Read more

High-Stakes Showdown: Lawyer Lorna Kapunan Joins Prosecution Team Against Vice President Sara Duterte in Impeachment Trial

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MANILA, Philippines — The political landscape is heating up as Vice President Sara Duterte faces imminent impeachment proceedings in the Senate, a move that has drawn considerable attention amid heightened controversies surrounding her administration. To bolster the impeachment effort, prominent attorney Lorna Kapunan will join a diverse team of private prosecutors collaborating with an 11-member prosecution panel from the House of Representatives. As preparations ramp up for the Senate trial, the involvement of Kapunan, a well-known figure in Philippine law, adds a layer of intrigue and expertise to the prosecution’s case. The House prosecution team … Read more

DOJ Set to Abandon Boeing Prosecution Amid 737 Crash Controversy, Families of Victims Speak Out

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In Washington, D.C., the Department of Justice is reportedly poised to abandon prosecution efforts against Boeing related to the crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft, according to attorneys representing families of the crash victims. This potential shift has drawn mixed reactions from those advocating for accountability in the wake of the tragedies. The inquiry into Boeing’s practices intensified following two fatal accidents, one in Indonesia in 2018 and another in Ethiopia in 2019. Together, these incidents claimed the lives of 346 people. Investigators have long scrutinized the company’s adherence to safety regulations and its role … Read more